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Iatrogenic Cardiac Tamponade Secondary to Central Venous Catheter Placement: A Literature Review

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Cardiac tamponade is the fluid accumulation within the pericardial sac that compresses the heart and decreases cardiac output. More than 20% of the cases are surgical or non-surgical iatrogenic causes. Cardiac tamponade has been described as a rare complication of central venous catheter placement with an incidence in adults as low as less than 1% but with significantly high mortality of more than 60%. The purpose of this article is to review the incidence, clinical manifestations, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of cardiac tamponade after central venous catheter placement as well as different methods to prevent this fatal complication from occurring.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.37695

Authors: Angelo A Messina Alvarez, Mohammad A Bilal, Nouraldeen Manasrah, Ahmed Chaudhary

Institutions: Detroit Medical Center, Sinai Grace Hospital

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: W4366166153