From the Guidelines
A trace indexed volume of 10.6 ml/m² is considered a normal finding on echocardiography and does not indicate pericardial effusion or any pathological condition. In healthy individuals, the pericardial space typically contains a small amount of fluid (usually 15-50 ml total or approximately 10-15 ml/m² when indexed to body surface area) that serves as lubrication between the pericardial layers 1. This amount of fluid helps facilitate normal cardiac movement within the pericardial sac while maintaining proper cardiac function. Some key points to consider in this context include:
- The pericardial space normally contains a small amount of fluid, and 10.6 ml/m² is within this normal range 1.
- This amount of fluid does not indicate pericardial effusion or any pathological condition, and therefore, no intervention is required for this finding as it represents normal physiology.
- Regular follow-up with standard cardiac care is appropriate, but no specific monitoring of this trace amount of pericardial fluid is necessary unless clinical symptoms develop or other cardiac abnormalities are present.
- It is essential to consider other echocardiographic parameters, such as those related to systolic and diastolic function, valvular function, and other parameters, to assess overall cardiac function and identify any potential issues 1.
From the Research
Trace 10.6 ml/m² Indexed Volume
- There is no direct information available in the provided studies to determine the trace 10.6 ml/m² indexed volume.
- The studies primarily focus on the treatment of heart failure using beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and other medications, without mentioning indexed volume specifically 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
- However, study 4 mentions eGFR (estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate) below 60 mL/min/1.73m², which is a measure of kidney function, but it is not directly related to the indexed volume.
- Without further information or context, it is not possible to determine the trace 10.6 ml/m² indexed volume based on the provided studies.