👉 Pericardic entesis, also known as pericardiectomy or pericardial cavity surgery, is a surgical procedure performed on patients with heart disease to remove any fluid accumulation in the space between the wall of the heart and the chest wall. This fluid buildup can lead to various complications such as infection, inflammation, and decreased function of the heart. Pericardic entesis involves cutting through the lining of the pericardium (the thin, white membrane that covers the inside