A case of hemorrhagic pleural effusion postprimary PCI—rare event of postcardiac injury syndrome

PCIS is a diagnosis of exclusion, typically presenting as new onset pericardial effusion. Although rare, pleural effusion can occur as a part of PCIS with reports of both left- and right-sided pleural effusion. Management being conservative seems relatively simpler, but given the possibility of recurrence, long-term follow up becomes important, which necessitates making the diagnosis of PCIS, though rare. This case is one of the rare events occurring during a commonly performed procedure worldwide. PCIS in diagnosis of unexplained pleural/pericardial effusion occurring after PCI should always be considered. This may be an insight for taking into account, such uncommon events after a common intervention.