We present a case of an 81-year-old male patient who developed a posteriorly localized pericardial effusion and tamponade of the left atrium after percutaneous intervention of the right coronary artery. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided transesophageal pericardiocentesis was performed when conventional transthoracic and surgical access options were associated with unacceptable risk.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102346DOI Listing

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