Pericarditis Secondary to an Acupuncture Needle Extracted Via a Transjugular Approach.

ABSTRACT: Acupuncture is generally considered safe; however, cardiac complications can occur. We describe a case of refractory pericarditis requiring transvenous extraction of an acupuncture needle from within the right ventricular cavity. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.).

SUBMITTER: Bedrouni W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8642725 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature