Pericardiocentesis
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Template:Interventions infobox In medicine, pericardiocentesis is a procedure where fluid is aspirated from the pericardium (the sac enveloping the heart). It is generally done under ultrasound guidance, to minimize complications.
Indications include cardiac tamponade and pericarditis.