Effusive-Constrictive Pericarditis After Pericardiocentesis: Incidence, Associated Findings, and Natural History
Conclusions
In a large cohort of unselected patients undergoing pericardiocentesis, 16% were found to have ECP. Pre-centesis echocardiographic findings might identify such patients. Long-term prognosis in those patients remains good, and pericardiectomy was rarely required.
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging - Category: Radiology Authors: Kim, K. H., Miranda, W. R., Sinak, L. J., Syed, F. F., Melduni, R. M., Espinosa, R. E., Kane, G. C., Oh, J. K. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
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