A practical technique for subacute hemorrhagic pericarditis, a case report

Long Zhao1, Ruofeng Hong1, Jianbin Fei1

  • 1Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Hwa Mei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences; Ningbo Institute of Life and Health Industry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Room 201, Oriental Venice, Haishu District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, China.

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Pericardioscope operation offers a safe alternative to sternotomy for subacute hemorrhagic pericarditis. This minimally invasive approach resulted in a successful recovery for a patient post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Subacute hemorrhagic pericarditis often necessitates invasive sternotomy.
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) can be a risk factor for pericarditis.
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