Pericardiocentesis in Kota

Pericardiocentesis is an emergency or urgent procedure performed to aspirate and drain excessive fluid, blood, or pus that has accumulated in the pericardial sac (the protective fibrous envelope surrounding the heart). When excess fluid compresses heart chambers (cardiac tamponade), the heart cannot fill properly, leading to a catastrophic drop in blood pressure and shock. Under Dr. Bhupendra Bathla, Shri Vinayak Hospital performs safe, image-guided pericardiocentesis.

Causes & Symptoms of Pericardial Effusion:

• Viral, bacterial, or tubercular pericarditis.
• Post-cardiac surgery or thoracic trauma complications.
• Chronic kidney disease (uremic pericarditis) or metastatic malignancy.
• Warning Symptoms: Extreme shortness of breath upon lying flat, rapid heartbeat, muffled heart sounds, lightheadedness, and profound fatigue.

Precision Ultrasound Guidance for Safety

At Shri Vinayak Hospital, the procedure is carried out under real-time 2D Echocardiography and fluoroscopic guidance. A fine needle is guided safely into the pericardial space beneath the breastbone, and an indwelling pigtail catheter is placed to drain fluid safely over 24 to 48 hours without injury to the myocardial wall.