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case_images: X-ray showing percutaneously inserted central lines in situ and pericardial effusion.
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case_images: F1
case_images: In view of this sudden deterioration, a chest roentgenogram was called for, which showed marked cardiomegaly and a cardiothoracic ratio of 0.68 [Figure 1].
case_images: Echocardiography showing evidence of pericardial effusion.
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case_images: F2
case_images: In view of the above findings, a two-dimensional echocardiogram was performed, which showed a massive PCE [Figure 2].
case_images: Post aspiration echocardiogram showing resolution of the effusion.
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case_images: F3
case_images: Echocardiography done later showed increased contractility with resolution of the PCE [Figure 3].