Direct autotransfusion following emergency pericardiocentesis in patients undergoing cardiac electrophysiology procedures.

Chirag R BarbhaiyaGustavo S GuandaliniLior JankelsonDavid ParkScott BernsteinDouglas HolmesAnthony AizerLarry Chinitz

Published in: Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (2020)

Direct autotransfusion following emergency pericardiocentesis during electrophysiology procedures requiring systemic anticoagulation is feasible and safe. The utilization of direct autotransfusion may eliminate or reduce the need for allotransfusion.

Keyphrases

patients undergoing
public health
emergency department
healthcare
atrial fibrillation
left ventricular
heart failure
emergency medical
drug induced