Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Pericardiocentesis

Puncture and aspiration of fluid from the PERICARDIUM.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Puncture and aspiration of fluid from the PERICARDIUM.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Pericardiocenteses

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2000

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Previous Indexing

  • Drainage (1965-1999)
  • Pericardial Effusion/therapy (1966-1999)
  • Punctures (1969-1999)

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  1. E01w.370.225.998w.329.620w
  2. E02w.800.550.620w
  3. E04w.100.376.745w
  4. E04w.665.600.620w
  5. E04w.928.220.620w
  6. E05.200.998w.329.620w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Pericardiocentesis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020519. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020519
  2. Pericardiocentesis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pericardiocentesis
  3. Pericardiocentesis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2070910