Pericardiocentesis, also called a pericardial tap, is a procedure in which a needle and catheter remove fluid from the pericardium, the sac around your heart.The fluid is tested for signs of ...

We performed fluoroscopy-guided pericardiocentesis, under local anesthesia, through the subxiphoid approach and inserted a pigtail catheter (8Fr). Drainage of 1000 mL of transudate resulted in rapid ...

(UPDATED) Cancer patients who experience pericardial effusion, either due to their malignancy or in reaction to chemotherapy or radiotherapy, may have better long-term outcomes if they receive ...

Myocardial Laceration Not Demonstrated by Continuous Electrocardiographic Monitoring Occurring during Pericardiocentesis, New England Journal of Medicine, 292, 23, (1222-1223), (2010). /doi/full ...