Pericardiocentesis in Pulmonary Hypertension: Unveiling Risks and Outcomes in a National Cohort.

Am J Cardiol

Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Iowa Clinic, Des Moines, Iowa.

Published: January 2024

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