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At Pride Heart Institute, we combine cutting-edge technology with compassionate care to deliver excellence in cardiac health, community wellness, and lifelong support.
Contact Us
Monday - Sunday
Pericardiocentesis is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a thin needle and small catheter to remove excess fluid from the sac surrounding your heart. Draining this fluid quickly relieves pressure on the heart and restores normal pumping.
Removing pericardial fluid prevents cardiac tamponade and improves breathing and blood pressure in patients with large effusions.
Our cardiac team performs image-guided pericardiocentesis with a focus on safety, comfort, and rapid recovery.
We combine advanced imaging with gentle sedation to deliver fast, safe fluid removal and a smooth recovery, guiding you step-by-step from preparation through follow-up imaging and discharge instructions.
At Pride Heart Institute we act swiftly to relieve cardiac pressure while keeping you fully informed and comfortable. From diagnosis to catheter removal and follow-up echocardiogram, our team provides clear explanations, attentive care, and rapid access to specialists so you can breathe easier and return to normal activity with confidence.
You receive local anaesthetic at the puncture site plus light sedation. Most patients feel only brief pressure during needle insertion and mild soreness afterward, relieved with oral pain medicine.
The fluid-drainage portion usually lasts fifteen to twenty minutes. Preparation, imaging, and brief observation bring the total procedure time to about one hour.
We drain enough to relieve pressure immediately, often several hundred millilitres. The catheter may stay in place for six to twenty-four hours to ensure complete drainage and monitor re-accumulation.
Serious complications are rare. Potential risks include bleeding, infection, or accidental puncture of nearby structures. Real-time imaging and experienced operators keep these risks very low.
Many patients go home the next day once vital signs are stable and follow-up imaging confirms little or no residual fluid. Your cardiologist will give personalised discharge and activity instructions.