Pericardiocentesis is an important diagnostic and therapeutic technique, with the
potential for significant morbidity and mortality if performed incorrectly. This article
attempts to cover the anatomy, preparation, and techniques necessary to successfully
perform pericardiocentesis.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: December 11, 2014
Accepted:
November 15,
2014
Received:
November 2,
2014
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© 2014 Australian and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons (ANZSCTS) and the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ). Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
