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Review
. 2015 Jun;24(6):621-5.
doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2014.11.009. Epub 2014 Dec 12.

Pericardiocentesis – How to do it

Robert Gluer  1 , Dale Murdoch  2 , Haris M Haqqani  2 , Gregory M Scalia  2 , Darren L Walters  2
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Pericardiocentesis – How to do it

Robert Gluer et al. Heart Lung Circ. 2015 Jun.

Abstract

Pericardiocentesis is an important diagnostic and therapeutic technique, with the potential for significant morbidity and mortality if performed incorrectly. This article attempts to cover the anatomy, preparation, and techniques necessary to successfully perform pericardiocentesis.

Keywords: Cardiac tamponade; Pericardial aspiration; Pericardial disease; Pericardial effusion; Pericardiocentesis.

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