COVID-19 exacerbating ESRD induced pericardial effusion requiring pericardial window: A case report.

Introduction: Pericardial effusion can lead to cardiac tamponade requiring immediate management. Pericardial windows are an effective measure to surgically drain recurrent effusions.

Presentation Of Case: We present a case of a 53-year-old male with recurrent pericardial effusion secondary to ESRD and exacerbated by COVID-19 infection, describing the successful management of an uncommon clinical scenario.