Hemopericardium Following Acupuncture
Yonsei Medical Journal
;
: 207-209, 2011.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-136356
ABSTRACT
Acupuncture-related hemopericardium is a rare but potentially fatal complication. We describe a hemopericardium that occurred shortly after acupuncture in a 55-year-old woman. A chest CT scan and echocardiography revealed a hemopericardium, and pericardiocentesis was then immediately and successfully performed. Subsequently, her clinical course improved. This case increases the attention of emergency physicians for acupuncture-related complications, especially hemopericardium, and the necessity of rapid diagnosis and management.
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Main subject:
Pericardial Effusion
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Echocardiography
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Acupuncture Therapy
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Pericardiocentesis
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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