👉 The left fluid, also known as the left-sided pericardial effusion or left-sided pleural effusion, refers to a type of fluid accumulation that occurs on the left side of the heart and/or in the pleural space (the area between the lungs and the chest wall). This fluid is typically associated with conditions affecting the left side of the heart, such as left ventricular failure, mitral valve prolapse, or systemic lupus erythematosus. The accumulation can be due to increased permeability of the capillary walls, fluid leakage from the heart, or impaired lymphatic drainage. Left-sided effusions can also result from heart failure, where the heart's inability to pump effectively leads to fluid retention, or from infections and inflammatory conditions that cause increased vascular permeability. Diagnosing and managing left fluid involves identifying the underlying cause, which may require specific treatments ranging from addressing heart failure to treating the underlying infection or inflammation.
