Echo Guided Pericardiocentesis

<p>Echo Guided Pericardiocentesis</p> <p>Guest: S. Allen Luis, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.</p> <p>Host: Paul A. Friedman, M.D. (<a href='https://twitter.com/drpaulfriedman'>@drpaulfriedman</a>)</p> <p>Pericardiocentesis is a lifesaving diagnostic that for many physicians can cause some measure of anxiety: It's not commonly done, and there are potential risks.</p> <p>Joining us today to discuss pericardiocentesis is S. Allen Luis, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., cardiologist and co-director of the Pericardial Disease Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.</p> <p>Specific topics discussed:</p> <ul><li>Indications for use of pericardiocentesis</li> <li>Common diagnoses and labs ordered</li> <li>Pericardiocentesis techniques and approach with echocardiography-guided imaging</li> <li>Patient placement (supine position) and bed angulation</li> <li>Standard care pathways following fusion drainage</li> <li>Injection of lidocaine into the pericardial space for pain relief</li> <li>Drain removal considerations</li> <li>Complications following pericardiocentesis</li> <li>Follow-up medications and treatment</li> <li>Issues related to steroid use</li> <li>Follow-up testing recommendations</li> </ul> <p>Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at <a href='https://cveducation.mayo.edu'>https://cveducation.mayo.edu</a> or on Twitter <a href='https://www.twitter.com/mayocliniccv'>@MayoClinicCV</a>.</p> <p>NEW Cardiovascular Education App: The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in <a href='https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mayo-clinic-cardiovascular-cme/id1578924841'>Apple</a> or <a href='https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mayoclinic.cvcme'>Google</a> stores today!</p> <p>No CME credit offered for this episode.</p> <p>Podcast episode transcript found <a href='