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* There is no single diagnostic study of choice for the diagnosis of pericardial effusion. | |||
* Pericardial effusion is primarily diagnosed based on the clinical evaluation along with electrocardiographic and chest radiograph findings, which may suggest the presence of a pericardial effusion. | |||
* Echocardiography must be performed in all patients with possible pericardial effusion. | |||
* Echocardiography is an excellent method for detection and estimation of the size of pericardial effusions.<br /> | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Roukoz A. Karam, M.D.[2]
Overview
Diagnostic Study of Choice
Study of choice
- There is no single diagnostic study of choice for the diagnosis of pericardial effusion.
- Pericardial effusion is primarily diagnosed based on the clinical evaluation along with electrocardiographic and chest radiograph findings, which may suggest the presence of a pericardial effusion.
- Echocardiography must be performed in all patients with possible pericardial effusion.
- Echocardiography is an excellent method for detection and estimation of the size of pericardial effusions.