After treating cardiac tamponade arising from atrial fibrillation (Afib) catheter ablation, pericardial drains do not need to be kept in place for an additional 12 to 24 hours, researchers suggested.

BARCELONA, SPAIN — In the Post-Operative Pericardial Effusion-2 (POPE-2) trial, once again, the anti-inflammatory drug colchicine was not effective for warding off complications following cardiac ...

PERICARDIAL paracentesis is often a useful and necessary procedure, but its application has been limited by its danger. 1 Although there is relatively little risk from perforation of the ventricular ...