Pericardiocentesis, also called a pericardial tap, is a procedure in which a needle and catheter remove fluid from the pericardium, the sac around your heart. The fluid is tested for signs of ...

“We got to learn how to suture, how to intubate and how to do a pericardiocentesis — all these crazy things,” Briones told Us. “We also have nurses on set at all times who are also playing ...

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In the simplest terms, the heart is a pump made up of muscle tissue. Like all muscle, the heart needs a source of energy and oxygen to function. The heart's pumping action is regulated by an ...

Weinstein was out of surgery as of Monday afternoon and is in recovery, they said. Rothfeld identified the procedure as pericardiocentesis surgery. He said Weinstein had not been feeling well for ...

The diagnosis of a sanguineous pericardial tamponade was made by emergency ultrasonography. Consecutive subxiphoid pericardiocentesis with an adult Shaldon catheter led to return of spontaneous ...

A pericardiocentesis usually involves using a thin needle and tube (catheter) to remove fluid around the heart to restore its function. An operation to open the chest is less commonly performed to ...

For significant pericardial effusions or for cardiac tamponade, an invasive procedure called a pericardiocentesis is performed. During a pericardiocentesis, a needle is typically inserted into the ...

Pericardiocentesis is the treatment of choice for initial stabilization of dogs and cats with pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade. When performed properly, pericardiocentesis is associated with ...

Background: Percutaneous pericardiocentesis represents a salvage procedure in case of cardiac tamponade and diagnostic procedure in chronic pericardial effusion of unknown source. The study aimed to ...

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