How to: Pericardiocentesis
21 Nov 2025
CVS Learning Live
Emergency Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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Medicine
Pericardial effusions: half of dogs have a tumour, and half may get better after drainage without any further tests or treatment. How can we perform a safe and effective pericardiocentesis in dogs, and frame this complex communication problem to owners in a relatable way? Join us to find out!
- 1. Identify pericardial effusions that require urgent pericardiocentesis
- 2. Perform a safe and effective pericardiocentesis in dogs
- 3. Understand what further testing may be helpful to support dogs and their owners post-pericardiocentsis
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