A peritoneal port-catheter was inserted in a 70-year-old man because of repeated paracentesis due to cardiac ascites. Instead of frequent hospital admissions, the patient could drain his ascites at home, which dramatically improved his quality of life and enabled him to perform his daily activities.
Keywords: Cardiovascular medicine; Heart failure; Palliative care; Portal hypertension; Vascular surgery.
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