Pericardial Drainage: How It Feels
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How It Feels
You will feel a brief stinging pain when the local anesthetic is injected. When the needle is inserted into the pericardial sac, you may feel pressure. You may also have some irregular or "skipped" heartbeats during the test. Tell your doctor right away if you have severe chest pain or feel short of breath during or after the procedure.
| Last updated: | July 09, 2008 |
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| Author: | Robin Parks, MS |
| Reviewed By: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine, George Philippides, MD - Cardiology |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Tracy Landauer |
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