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Pericardiocentesis  

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Pericardiocentesis treatment abroad.

Pericardiocentesis, also called a pericardial tap, is an invasive procedure that involves using a needle and catheter to remove fluid (called a pericardial effusion) from the sac around the heart (the pericardium). The fluid may then be sent to a laboratory for tests to look for signs of infection or cancer. Occasionally, pericardiocentesis is performed on an emergency basis to treat a condition called cardiac tamponade.

This condition is a life-threatening, rapid buildup of fluid around the heart that puts pressure on the heart muscle, weakening its pumping ability and drastically lowering blood pressure.  

Why it is performed? 

  • Determine cause of fluid around the heart.
  • Relieve symptoms, such as shortness of breath caused by having fluid around the heart.
  • Diagnose infection or cancer that may be causing fluid around the heart.

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Hospitals for Pericardiocentesis
Wockhardt Hospital South Mumbai
Narayana Health: Health City Bangalore
European Medical Center (EMC)
HELIOS Hospital Munich-West
Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Medical Center)
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
Centro Médico Teknon - Grupo Quironsalud
KUIMS
Gangnam Severance Hospital
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital

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