Pericardial aspiration is used in patients with pericardial effusion, which affects heart function. This technique will help aspirate pericardial fluid so that the heart can resume functioning, avoiding continued accumulation of fluid in the pericardial capsule.

Pericardial fluid is a fluid located between the two layers of the pericardium, the parietal and visceral leaves. Fluid has a lubricating function and helps the heart work more smoothly and easily. When the amount of fluid is abnormally high or invaded by bacteria, it will cause diseases and syndromes such as pericardial effusion, acute pericarditis, etc.

Pericardiocentesis is used in cases where the patient has pericardial effusion, which affects the heart function. This technique will help to drain the pericardial fluid so that the heart can restore its function, avoiding further accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac.