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(Chest. 1973;63:762-766.)
© 1973 American College of Chest Physicians

The Measurement of Pericardial Effusion Volume

A. M. S. Islam Khan M.B.1; Moossa Nejat M.D.2; and Dennis A. Bloomfield M.B., F.C.C.P.3

1 Divisions of Cardiology, Maimonides Medical Center and Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, N.Y.
2 Associate Director of Cardiology, Coney Island Hospital
3 Director, Cardiopulmonary Laboratory, Maimonides Medical Center

A quantitative measurement of pericardial effusion volume was developed using an indicator dilution method. The technique was verified in animals and clinical subjects and applied to nine patients with pericardial effusions. The method was also utilized effectively in pleural effusion (two patients) and with modification, in ascites (one patient). The method allowed confirmation of aspiration site and recognition of loculation. The volume measurement was available during the aspiration and was found to be rapid, safe and of practical value in the management of patients with effusion.






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