Emergency Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Pericardial Decompression Syndrome

Background. Pericardiocentesis is a therapeutic lifesaving intervention for patients presenting with cardiogenic shock due to pericardial effusion with signs of tamponade. Pericardial decompression syndrome (PDS) is a rare fatal complication that may occur after pericardiocentesis. Case Presentation...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Laimoud, Patricia Machado, Andrea Rossi Zadra, Mary Maghirang, Ali Alenazy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Cardiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/5440635
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