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.