Pericardiocentesis in Telangana
Needle drainage of fluid from the pericardial sac surrounding the heart to relieve cardiac tamponade.
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Signs You May Need Pericardiocentesis
Warning signs include sudden shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure, dizziness, or fainting. In severe tamponade, patients may show distended neck veins, cold clammy skin, and signs of shock, all of which demand emergency drainage.