A patient is scheduled for a pericardiocentesis. Which health problem is the patient likely experiencing?

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Pericardiocentesis is a procedure done to remove fluid (blood or other fluids) that has accumulated in the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart. This is usually done in cases of cardiac tamponade, a condition where there is an excess accumulation of fluid in the pericardial space that compresses the heart, leading to decreased cardiac output and potentially fatal consequences.

A Patient Is Scheduled for a Pericardiocentesis