Pericardiocentesis

Pericardiocentesis
ICD-9-CM37.0
MeSHD020519
MedlinePlus003872

Pericardiocentesis (PCC), also called pericardial tap, is a medical procedure where fluid is aspirated from the pericardium (the sac enveloping the heart).

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