Research Journal of Biological Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6087ISSN: Print 1815-8846
Abstract
In this report, we present two cases of acute left ventricular failure after large volume pericardiocentesis. Both cases presented with the symptoms of massive pericardial effusion which documented with Trans-Esophageal Echocardiography (TEE). The case No. 1 had the history of concomitant aortic and Mitral Valve Replacement (MVR and AVR), 2 months before the present admission. The case No. 2 had severe valvular PS and underwent valvotomy, PS repair and PFO occlusion, 2 weeks ago. An emergent pericardiostomy was performed for both cases and approximately 1000 mL of serous fluid was removed. However, after 2 h, the patients complained of symptoms of LV failure. High-dose inotropic support and other supportive measures were considered. The first case dead and the second survived.
How to cite this article:
Ahmad-Ali Khalili . Acute Heart Failure after Evacuation of Large Volume of Pericardial Effusion by Pericardiostomy.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/rjbsci.2008.32.34
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-8846/rjbsci.2008.32.34