Readiness for pericardiocentesis in cardiac tamponade: A case report
Mortality is preventable in cardiac tamponade. We report a 23-year old woman with massive pericardial effusion who had an adverse outcome. We discuss measures which if followed will improve outcome in emergency pericardiocentesis.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State Branch
2024-09-01
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| Series: | Ibom Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://ibommedicaljournal.org/index.php/imjhome/article/view/528 |