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What are the most common conditions to be treated by pericardiocentesis?
Cardiac tamponade and pericarditis are two primary complications that require intervention with pericardiocentesis.
Which tests will help diagnose pericarditis?
Stethescope, a grating sound is heard; electrocardiograph; echocardiogram; x ray; computed tomography scan; heart catheterization; pericardiocentesis; blood tests.
When pericarditis is suspected why is pericardiocentesis performed?
Pericardiocentesis may be advisable in order to obtain a fluid sample for laboratory analysis to identify the underlying cause of the condition.
Why is heart catheterization used to diagnose pericarditis?
To view the heart's chambers and valves.
Why are electrocardiograph and echocardiogram tests given to diagnose pericarditis?
To distinguish between pericarditis and a heart attack.
Why are x rays used to diagnose pericarditis?
Blood tests such as LDH and CPK to measure cardiac enzymes and distinguish between a heart attack and pericarditis, as well as a complete blood count (CBC) to look for infection.
What are possible abnormal results of a pericardiocentesis?
A large volume of pericardial fluid (over 50 ml) indicates pericardial effusion. Fluid analysis can find the cause of pericarditis. The presence of blood indicates bleeding, cardiac rupture or cancer.
Can you fly on an airplane if you have pericarditis?
Can you fly on airplane with pericarditis
What is the medical procedure pericardiocentesis?
Pericardiocentesis is the removal by needle of pericardial fluid from the sac surrounding the heart for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
What is the cpt code for Pericardiocentesis?
33010
Can ankylosing spondylitis cause pericarditis?
It is difficult to say what causes what, but AS can be associated with pericarditis or vice versa.
Are there any positive treatments for pericarditis besides steriods?
The treatment obviously depends of the cause of pericarditis.
