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What are the risks of having a pericardiocentesis performed?
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Pericardiocentesis: Probably the 2 major risks of a pericardiocentesis are puncture or laceration of the right ventricle of the heart causing bleeding or heart rhythm disturbances.
Answered 1/29/2012
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Many: Laceration of a coronary artery. Perforation of the ventricle. Laceration or puncture of a great vessel. Pneumothorax. Hemorrhage of a non-compressible vessel. Infection. Arrhythmia. Any one of the above can easily result in death. Don't try this at home. Done by an expert, it's very safe.
Answered 11/10/2012
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