To correct a cardiac tamponade, a pericardiocentesis will be performed.This is a/an ________.

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Pericardiocentesis is a medical procedure that involves puncturing the pericardium (the sac surrounding the heart) with a needle in order to remove excess fluid or blood that has accumulated, causing cardiac tamponade. It is not an instrument used to cut the heart muscle, a process of reshaping by surgery around the heart, or a surgical removal of the heart.

To Correct a Cardiac Tamponade, a Pericardiocentesis Will Be Performed