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Readiness for pericardiocentesis in cardiac tamponade: A case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Mortality is preventable in cardiac tamponade. We report a 23-year old woman with massive pericardial effusion who had an adverse outcome. We discuss measures which if followed will improve outcome in emergency pericardiocentesis.

Source: Ibom Medical Journal

DOI: 10.61386/imj.v17i3.528

Authors: Odu C, Uwanuruochi K

Institutions: Federal Medical Centre, Gregory University Uturu

Language: English

Topic: Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411382665

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