International Journal of Clinical Pediatrics, ISSN 1927-1255 print, 1927-1263 online, Open Access
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Case Report

Volume 13, Number 3, December 2024, pages 105-109

Pericardial Decompression Syndrome in a Pediatric Patient

Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1. Transthoracic echocardiogram. (a) Subcostal and (b) parasternal short axis views demonstrating a moderate-sized circumferential pericardial effusion measuring 19 mm at its largest depth. * denotes areas of pericardial effusion.
Figure 2.
Figure 2. Transthoracic echocardiogram. Still frames obtained from 2D cine clips. (a) Apical four-chamber view: severe RV dilation and reduced systolic RV function. Normal left ventricular systolic function. (b) Parasternal short axis: interventricular septum flattening through the cardiac cycle, more pronounced in diastole, suggestive of RV volume overload. (c) New-onset moderate tricuspid regurgitation secondary to RV dilation and ventricular dysfunction. RA: right atrium; LA: left atrium; RV: right ventricle; LV: left ventricle; TR: tricuspid regurgitation.