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Pericardiocentesis    See images

Overview | Risks | Results

Alternative names:

Pericardial tap; Percutaneous pericardiocentesis

Normal Values

There is normally a small amount of clear, straw-colored fluid in the pericardial space.

What Abnormal Results Mean

Abnormal findings may indicate the cause of pericardial fluid accumulation such as:

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