Cardiac Arrest Following Retrieval of Inferior Vena Cava Filter: A Case Report and Literature Review of Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade.
Eur J Case Rep Intern Med
; 11(1): 004192, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
This report presents the clinical details and management of a 58-year-old Caucasian male with pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade following outpatient inferior vena cava (IVC) filter removal. The patient was unresponsive and experienced cardiac arrest minutes after the procedure, requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation. After return of spontaneous circulation he displayed somnolence, confusion and chest discomfort. Investigations revealed a large pericardial effusion, and an echocardiography confirmed cardiac tamponade. Prompt intervention involved pericardiocentesis, resulting in haemodynamic stabilisation and reduction in effusion size. The patient responded favourably with treatment. Differential diagnoses were considered and treatment options were discussed, highlighting the importance of timely recognition and appropriate intervention in managing pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade. This report adds to the limited literature on pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade following a scheduled outpatient IVC filter removal, emphasising the unique clinical presentation and successful management of this rare phenomenon. LEARNING POINTS Understanding the link between pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade following IVC filter removal.Recognising and differentiating cardiac tamponade from other emergencies using clinical and diagnostic tools.Learning the immediate management of cardiac tamponade, emphasising the role of pericardiocentesis.
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01-internacional
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Eur J Case Rep Intern Med
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
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Estados Unidos
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Itália