Pericardiocentesis: A pericardiocentesis is the removal of fluid from the pericardial sac surrounding the heart to relieve chest pain; a needle is advanced into the pericardial space from below the sternum and the fluid is aspirated.
These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Pericardiocentesis:
Surgical procedure options to consider as an alternative for Pericardiocentesis may include these surgeries:
These surgical anesthetic requirements for the procedure Pericardiocentesis may include:
Possible surgical complications of Pericardiocentesis may include:
The prognosis for a good medical outcome: The prognosis is excellent.
Pericardiocentesis:
Involves using a needle to withdraw fluid from the membrane surrounding the heart for the purpose of further testing or to alleviate heart compression.
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