The Facilitation of Pericardiocentesis Using Imaging Techniques. A Case Report

Introduction: Pericardiocentesis is a procedure performed for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, and it consists in draining the pericardial effusion liquid in sterile conditions. The accumulation of fluid in the pericardial space may be caused by several systemic conditions, including viral or ba...

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Main Authors: Manițiu Ioan, Cobârje Iulia, Bitea Ionuț, Cojan Radu, Bebeşelea Andra-Maria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2016-09-01
Series:Journal of Cardiovascular Emergencies
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/jce-2016-0020