Pericardial effusion in coronavirus infection

The issue of pericardial effusion concerns a wide range of nosologies. Today, it is particularly relevant in connection with post-COVID complications and new cases of this cardiotropic infection. Managing hydropneumopericardium raises numerous questions: from diagnostic criteria and assessing “significance” to the necessity of therapy and the choice of methods. This lecture compiles all key points regarding the management of effusion in the pericardial cavity, systematizes the approach to diagnosis and treatment, details the most challenging dilemmas that arise when managing such patients, and offers examples and personal insights into decision-making based on the experience of treating nearly a thousand patients.