Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System V: CT01:28

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System V: CT

527
Cardiac computed tomography (CT) scanning is an advanced cardiac imaging technique that utilizes CT technology, with or without intravenous (IV) contrast, to produce accurate cross-sectional virtual slices of specific areas of the heart, coronary circulation, and major blood vessels such as the aorta, pulmonary veins, and arteries. The computer processes these slices to generate three-dimensional images. Multidetector CT (MDCT) is a rapid form of CT scanning that captures multiple slices...
527
Cardiac Catheterization I: Pre-Procedure Overview01:28

Cardiac Catheterization I: Pre-Procedure Overview

2.3K
Cardiac catheterization is an invasive diagnostic technique used to identify and evaluate structural and functional diseases of the heart and major blood vessels. This technique diagnoses congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, and coronary spasms and assesses ventricular function. It helps guide treatment decisions, including the need for revascularization procedures like percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and...
2.3K
Endoscopic Studies II: Thoracocentesis01:26

Endoscopic Studies II: Thoracocentesis

1.9K
Thoracentesis(Thoracocentesis), commonly known as pleural tap, is a medical procedure where a 22 gauge needle is inserted into the pleural space, the area between the lung and chest wall. This procedure is commonly performed to diagnose or treat various respiratory disorders.
Description
Excess pleural fluid or air may accumulate in some respiratory disorders in the thoracic cavity. To treat pleural effusion, a physician conducts thoracentesis by carefully piercing the chest wall and entering...
1.9K
Pericarditis III: Medical Management01:17

Pericarditis III: Medical Management

489
The primary objectives of managing pericarditis are to determine the underlying cause, provide effective therapy for treatment and symptom relief, and promptly detect signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade. The following outlines the essential aspects of medical management for pericarditis:ObjectivesDetermine the Cause: Identifying the underlying cause of pericarditis is crucial for targeted treatment. Causes include viral infections, autoimmune diseases, post-cardiac injury syndrome, and...
489
Cardiac Catheterization III: Left Heart Catheterization01:24

Cardiac Catheterization III: Left Heart Catheterization

1.1K
Left heart catheterization is an invasive diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the function and structure of the left side of the heart. It is generally performed to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions such as valve abnormalities, coronary artery disease, and congenital heart defects.Diagnostic and therapeutic purposesLeft heart catheterization serves various diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, including:Assessing coronary artery bypass grafts.Evaluating coronary artery disease in...
1.1K
Cardiac Catheterization II: Right Heart Catheterization01:21

Cardiac Catheterization II: Right Heart Catheterization

1.7K
Right Heart Catheterization: An OverviewRight heart catheterization is an invasive diagnostic procedure that measures right-sided cardiac and pulmonary artery pressures, calculates cardiac output, and identifies intracardiac shunts. It provides detailed hemodynamic data essential for diagnosing and managing various cardiovascular conditions, such as pulmonary hypertension.Access SitesCommon access sites for right heart catheterization include the internal jugular vein in the neck region, the...
1.7K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Myocardial Oedema in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: Preliminary Findings from the NETDiamond Cohort.

European journal of heart failure·2026
Same author

A burning mystery: one artery to rule them all?

Netherlands heart journal : monthly journal of the Netherlands Society of Cardiology and the Netherlands Heart Foundation·2026
Same author

Hidden environmental and energy impacts of high-performance MOFs for ammonia removal: Life cycle insights toward sustainable design.

Journal of environmental management·2026
Same author

Drug-Coated Balloon Only Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for De-Novo Chronic Total Occlusion: Insights From the Multicenter International CTO-DENOVO Registry.

The American journal of cardiology·2026
Same author

Myocardial fibrosis in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: integrating circulating collagen fragments and cardiac magnetic resonance mapping.

European journal of heart failure·2026
Same author

Association of high-risk CT coronary artery plaque features with major adverse cardiovascular events: a prespecified secondary analysis of the DISCHARGE trial.

European radiology·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 22, 2026

Percutaneous Contrast Echocardiography-guided Intramyocardial Injection and Cell Delivery in a Large Preclinical Model
14:24

Percutaneous Contrast Echocardiography-guided Intramyocardial Injection and Cell Delivery in a Large Preclinical Model

Published on: January 21, 2018

12.3K

Computed tomography-guided pericardiocentesis - A single-center experience.

David Neves1, Guida Silva2, Gustavo Morais2

  • 1Serviço de Cardiologia, Hospital do Espírito Santo, Évora, Portugal; Serviço de Cardiologia, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.

Revista Portuguesa De Cardiologia : Orgao Oficial Da Sociedade Portuguesa De Cardiologia = Portuguese Journal of Cardiology : an Official Journal of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology
|April 28, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Computed tomography-guided pericardiocentesis (CTP) is an accurate, effective, and safe method for treating pericardial effusion. This study found CTP to be highly successful with no significant adverse events, supporting its use in centers with CT capabilities.

Keywords:
Computed tomographyDerrame pericárdicoPericardial effusionPericardiocentesePericardiocentesisTomografia computorizada

More Related Videos

A Simplified Stepwise Approach to Echo Guidance during Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair
08:31

A Simplified Stepwise Approach to Echo Guidance during Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair

Published on: October 16, 2021

4.5K
Non-fluoroscopic Catheter Tracking for Fluoroscopy Reduction in Interventional Electrophysiology
10:46

Non-fluoroscopic Catheter Tracking for Fluoroscopy Reduction in Interventional Electrophysiology

Published on: May 26, 2015

13.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 22, 2026

Percutaneous Contrast Echocardiography-guided Intramyocardial Injection and Cell Delivery in a Large Preclinical Model
14:24

Percutaneous Contrast Echocardiography-guided Intramyocardial Injection and Cell Delivery in a Large Preclinical Model

Published on: January 21, 2018

12.3K
A Simplified Stepwise Approach to Echo Guidance during Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair
08:31

A Simplified Stepwise Approach to Echo Guidance during Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair

Published on: October 16, 2021

4.5K
Non-fluoroscopic Catheter Tracking for Fluoroscopy Reduction in Interventional Electrophysiology
10:46

Non-fluoroscopic Catheter Tracking for Fluoroscopy Reduction in Interventional Electrophysiology

Published on: May 26, 2015

13.9K

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Pericardial effusion is a common complication following cardiothoracic surgery and in cancer patients.
  • Pericardiocentesis is essential for managing pericardial effusions, with echocardiography being the most common guidance method.
  • Computed tomography (CT) offers advantages for pericardiocentesis, but evidence supporting its use is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the single-center experience with CT-guided pericardiocentesis (CTP).
  • To evaluate the accuracy, effectiveness, and safety of CTP in managing pericardial effusions.
  • To compare CTP outcomes with existing literature.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of patients undergoing CTP between August 2008 and February 2014.
  • Assessment of demographics, effusion etiology, procedure duration, radiation dose, success rates, and complications.
  • Comparison of results with published literature on pericardiocentesis.

Main Results:

  • 51 procedures were performed in 46 patients, with a 90% complete success rate for drainage.
  • The most common etiologies were post-surgical (48%) and neoplasm-related (17%).
  • Median procedure duration was 65 minutes, with a median effective radiation exposure of 3.3 mSv; no significant adverse events occurred.

Conclusions:

  • CTP provides high-definition 3D imaging for accurate instrument positioning during pericardiocentesis.
  • CTP is demonstrated as an accurate, effective, and safe procedure.
  • CTP is a viable and recommended option for centers equipped with CT facilities.