Figure 3A. Initial transthoracic echocardiogram TTE four chamber view showing large pericardial effusion PE.
Urgent pericardiocentisis was performed, resulting in complete evacuation of 1.5 litters of clear serous fluid, as observed in his echocardiogram (Figure 3B). This led to an improvement in the patient’s dyspnoea. Subsequently, he was admitted for further assessment and diagnosis.