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Pericardial Drainage
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- In some cases, a small sample of tissue may be removed and examined under a microscope (Reference biopsy Opens New Window) to identify certain diseases of the Reference pericardium Opens New Window. This surgery will be done under Reference general anesthesia Opens New Window.
- An echocardiogram may be done at the same time as pericardial drainage. For more information, see the topic Reference Echocardiogram.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference June 13, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology
Reference George Philippides, MD - Cardiology |
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