Complication rates in real-time ultrasound-guided vs static echocardiography-guided pericardiocentesis: a cohort study
In this single-center retrospective cohort study, real-time in-plane, US-guided pericardiocentesis technique was safe, and the rate of total complications was not significantly different from a static echo-guided approach. The low rate of major complications and high success rate underscores the potential use of this technique in emergency situations by well-trained physicians. Future studies are warranted to thoroughly assess the potential benefits of the real-time approach.
Authors
- Carlos Reyes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5423-4847)
- Jaime Quintero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3605-1761)
- Virginia Zarama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7609-1162)
- Juan Godinez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3237-2269)
- Ana Clarete (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0925-2370)
- Mario M. Barbosa
- John Balanta-Silva
- Paula A. Vesga-Reyes
Institutions
- Boston University (US)
- Harvard University (US)
- Fundación Valle del Lili (CO)
- Icesi University (CO)
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (MX)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Echo Research and Practice
- Published
- 2025-03-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s44156-025-00071-6
- Primary Topic
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00