____ is a procedure in which fluid is withdrawn from the space around the heart through a needle, and a catheter is left in to allow for continued drainage.

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Pericardiocentesis is the procedure of withdrawing fluid from the space around the heart through a needle, and a catheter is left in to allow for continued drainage. Pericardiotomy is an incision into the pericardium, Pericardiectomy is the surgical removal of the pericardium, and Pericardiostomy is the creation of an opening in the pericardium for drainage.

____ Is a Procedure in Which Fluid Is Withdrawn from the Space