AI Article Synopsis
- PDS (post-pericardiotomy syndrome) can occur as a complication of pericardiocentesis.
- Caution is advised when performing pericardiocentesis on effusions where the duration is unknown.
- Using bedside transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) for regular assessments can help manage a careful and slow pericardiocentesis to reduce the risk of PDS.
Article Abstract
• PDS is a potential complication of pericardiocentesis. • Apply caution when considering a pericardiocentesis for effusions of unknown chronicity. • Serial assessment with bedside TTE can guide slow pericardiocentesis to avoid PDS.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11405811 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.case.2024.05.005 | DOI Listing |
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