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 institutional experiences. In this paper, we present our institutional experience and review the current literature of the different approaches for performing percutaneous pericardiocentesis.

Materials and methods

We evaluated consecutive patients who underwent echocardiographic-guided pericardiocentesis via the apical approach for pericardial effusion between the period of April 1st, 2022, and April 1st, 2023, at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Health records were reviewed for

SUBMITTER: Alaiwah M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11329492 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature