Published August 10, 2024 | Version v1

PERICARDIAL EFFUSIONS : PERICARDIOCENTESIS, IS IT THE SAFEST WAY ?

  • 1. Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Avicenne Military Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco.
  • 2. Department of Cardiology, Avicenne Military Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco.
  • 3. Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mohamed V Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocco.
  • 4. Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Marrakech, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco.

Description

Pericardiocentesis is a straightforward bedside procedure that has proven to be safe in experienced centers. However, it remains an invasive procedure, and the operator must be aware of potential complications. Periprocedural ultrasound facilitates a careful evaluation of the pericardium before the procedure, enabling the selection of the safest trajectory and the assessment of complications.

 

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