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World J Cardiol. Dec 26, 2019; 11(12): 282-291
Published online Dec 26, 2019. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v11.i12.282
Published online Dec 26, 2019. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v11.i12.282
Figure 2 Pericardiocentesis.
Emergent needle decompression of the pericardial fluid with pericardiocentesis is often required in tamponade as it helps in restoration of a normal transmural pressure and thus ultimately restores normal hemodynamics. Interventricular dependence has resolved with pericardial decompression.
- Citation: Prabhakar Y, Goyal A, Khalid N, Sharma N, Nayyar R, Spodick DH, Chhabra L. Pericardial decompression syndrome: A comprehensive review. World J Cardiol 2019; 11(12): 282-291
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v11/i12/282.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v11.i12.282