Percutaneous pericardiocentesis using the apical approach: case series and review of the literature

Abstract Background Pericardiocentesis offers a definitive diagnostic and a life-saving therapeutic modality through removal of pericardial fluid and relief of high intrapericardial pressure. Percutaneous pericardiocentesis has been performed via different approaches depending on different instituti...

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Published in:	The Egyptian Heart Journal
Main Authors:	Malek Alaiwah, Ahmed Hassanin, Danish Abbasi, Hamza Rayes, Zahra Hassan, Mu’nes Albadaineh, Munthir Mansour, Subodh Devabhaktuni, Tushar Tarun, Srikanth Vallurupalli, John P. Mounsey, Subhi J. Al’Aref
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SpringerOpen 2024-08-01
Subjects:	Pericardial effusion Cardiac tamponade Pericardiocentesis Apical approach Echocardiography
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s43044-024-00537-8