Management of Tamponade Complicating Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Early Removal of Pericardial Drains Is Safe and Effective and Reduces Analgesic Requirements and Hospital Stay Compared to Conventional Delayed Removal.

Michala E F Pedersen,Milena Leo,Manish Kalla,Aniel Malhotra, Matthew Stone,Kelvin Wong,Kim Rajappan,Matthew Ginks,Timothy R Betts,Yaver Bashir

JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology（2017）

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Abstract

Early removal of pericardial drains after tamponade complicating AFCA procedures appears to be safe and effective, with re-insertion not required in this cohort. The traditional practice of leaving drains in situ for 12 to 24 h may result in more patient discomfort and longer hospitalization.

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atrial fibrillation,catheter ablation,early removal of drain,length of stay,pericardial drain,tamponade

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