A novel technique for accessing the pericardial space
Authors' conclusion
The innovative wire puncture technique is safe and feasible for challenging pericardiocentesis, even in cases with pericardial adhesions.
Study context
- Population
- Pigs and patients with challenging pericardiocentesis, including minimal anterior effusion and dry pericardiocentesispigs 10 · patients with challenging pericardiocentesis 54
- Outcome
- Success rate
Methodological detailstested in 10 pigs before the clinical trial
- Tested in 10 pigs before the clinical trial
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Success rate in all 10 pigs and 54 patients
98.15%
Further findings
- Effective for acute iatrogenic pericardial effusion, even in pericardial adhesions
Original publication
A novel technique for accessing the pericardial space. Heart Rhythm. Published 7 August 2025. doi:10.
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