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Pericardiocentesis

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The use of pericardiocentesis has become increasingly common. It may be performed emergently, as in cardiac tamponade, or as part of the diagnostic workup of cryptogenic pericardial effusion. In the hands of an experienced operator with the current techniques, complication rates have been minimized.

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  1. Section of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA

    James Parker

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Parker, J., Ali, M.J. (2010). Pericardiocentesis. In: Frankel, H., deBoisblanc, B. (eds) Bedside Procedures for the Intensivist. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-79830-1_9

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