THE diagnosis of pericardial effusion and pericarditis is often difficult. The history and physical signs can be misleading, and the electrocardiogram is frequently equivocal. A high index of ...

A simple and relatively safe technic for the aspiration of pericardial fluid has been devised. A polyethylene catheter is introduced into the pericardial sac through a paracentesis needle, . . .

Low-dose oral minoxidil was not significantly associated with pericardial effusion among patients with alopecia, according to a study.“Low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) is being increasingly ...

Additionally, mean procedural cost when using an aspiration-first technique supported by the Zoom Aspiration Catheters was approximately 57% lower ($5,754) than a combined aspiration-stent ...

The European Medicines Agency said although it couldn’t find a causal link between GLP-1 drugs and anesthesia-related aspiration, it reviewed enough evidence to find a “biologically plausible ...

Aspiration pneumonia is a complication of pulmonary aspiration. Pulmonary aspiration is when you inhale food, stomach acid, or saliva into your lungs. You can also aspirate food that travels back ...

WebMD explains what to expect during a fine needle aspiration – a type of biopsy that can help diagnose or rule out cancer.