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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2016-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiovascular Emergencies |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/jce-2016-0020 |