Conservative management of pneumopericardium: A case of unexpected success

J Invasive Cardiol. 2023 Aug;35(8):E75-E83.

Abstract

A 79-year-old male with severe aortic stenosis was admitted with syncope and cranioencephalic traumatism with major nasal hemorrhage. While being prepared for surgical aortic valve replacement, a high-degree atrioventricular block was detected and a definite pacemaker was implanted.

Keywords: Pericardiocentesis; computed tomography; pneumopericardium.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aortic Valve / surgery
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis* / complications
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis* / diagnosis
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis* / surgery
  • Atrioventricular Block* / diagnosis
  • Atrioventricular Block* / etiology
  • Atrioventricular Block* / therapy
  • Conservative Treatment
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pacemaker, Artificial* / adverse effects
  • Pneumopericardium* / diagnosis
  • Pneumopericardium* / etiology
  • Pneumopericardium* / therapy
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement*
  • Treatment Outcome