Heart Specialist in conducting Pericardiocentesis

A fibrous sac that surrounds the heart is known as the pericardium. A small amount of fluid separates two thin layers that make up this sac.

In some cases, the amount of fluid between this layer increases which has an adverse effect on the body's natural functioning.

Pericardiocentesis is a medical technique that is used to drain excess fluid from the pericardium. It drains the fluid and prevents it from accumulating again. A needle and a tiny catheter are used to execute this surgery.

Compared to surgery, the treatment is less intrusive.

To prepare you for surgery, Dr Pranoy will administer you with anesthesia as required. Having done this procedure quite a few times in his career, he is well-versed in the process.

First, he will carefully insert a needle through the chest wall, into the tissue surrounding the heart.

Once the needle enters the pericardium, the doctor insults a catheter which will help in draining all the excess fluid. Even though the procedure is minimally invasive, Dr Pranoy performs it with extreme precision and care to avoid any complications.

After the procedure, Dr Pranoy will ask you to undergo a few tests like ECG or blood tests to assess your condition. He will monitor your vitals constantly to make sure there are no risks or complications.

He may also ask you to undergo an echocardiogram to confirm the absence of fluid re-accumulation. The sample is then sent to a lab for further testing.

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