Abstract
Rapid accumulation of fluid in the pericardial cavity may lead to cardiac tamponade, which is a life-threatening condition. Fluid drainage by pericardiocentesis is the procedure of choice; however, this technique is not without risks. Echo guidance is essential for both diagnosis and direct monitoring of the procedure and helps to minimize the complication rate.
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Witsenburg, M. (2021). Pericardiocentesis. In Cardiac Catheterization for Congenital Heart Disease: From Fetal Life to Adulthood, Second Edition (pp. 891–897). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-69856-0_51
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