AI Article Synopsis
- A patient had a significant buildup of fluid around the heart (pericardial effusion) that was leading to a dangerous condition (tamponade).
- The patient improved after a procedure called pericardiocentesis, which drained the excess fluid.
- Investigations revealed that the medication minoxidil was likely responsible for the fluid buildup, and stopping this medication prevented the effusion from coming back.
Article Abstract
A patient with a large pericardial effusion and impending tamponade exhibited clinical improvement with urgent pericardiocentesis. Further workup ruled minoxidil to be the likely cause of the effusion. After discontinuation of minoxidil, the effusion did not recur.
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