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Pericardiocentesis
Alternate Names : Percutaneous Pericardiocentesis, Pericardial Tap
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Normal Values
There is normally a small amount of clear, straw-colored fluid in the pericardial space.
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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• Normal Values
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
• Risks
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Aneurysm
• Arrhythmias
• Cancer
• Cardiac Tamponade
• Heart Attack
• Heart Failure
• Pericarditis
Tests & Exams
• Blood Pressure
• ECG
• Echocardiogram
Other Topics
• Adolescent Test or Procedure Preparation
• Blood Pressure - Low
• Chest Pain
• Chronic
• Infant Test/Procedure Preparation
• Muscle Cramps
• Pain Medications
• Preschooler Test/Procedure Preparation
• School Age Test/Procedure Preparation
• Toddler Test/Procedure Preparation
Review Date : 1/31/2003
Reviewed By : Thippeswamy H. Murthy, M.D., Division of Cardiology, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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