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.
In a US study, the median time for emergency pericardiocentesis was 38 minutes for penetrating trauma vs 78 minutes for blunt trauma. Additionally, the diagnosis of cardiac injury in penetrating ...