Complications of pericardiocentesis: A clinical synopsis.

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

International journal of critical illness and injury science

Abstract

Pericardiocentesis (PC) is both a diagnostic and a potentially life-saving therapeutic procedure. Currently echocardiography-guided pericardiocentesis is considered the standard clinical practice in the treatment of large pericardial effusions and cardiac tamponade. Although considered relatively safe, this invasive procedure may be associated with certain risks and potentially serious complications. This review provides a summary of pericardiocentesis and a focused overview of the potential complications of this procedure.

First Page

206

Last Page

212

DOI

10.4103/2229-5151.165007

Publication Date

7-1-2015

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