Coronary artery perforation secondary to lifesaving pericardiocentesis for cardiac tamponade: a case report
Abstract Background Pericardiocentesis is frequently performed when fluid needs to be removed from the pericardial sac, for both therapeutic and diagnostic purposes, however, it can still be a high-risk procedure in inexperienced hands and/or an emergent setting. Case presentation A 78-year-old male...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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| Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-01875-0 |