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September 10, 2025CureusOpen Access

Intrapericardial Dialysis Catheter: A Rare Cause of Cardiac Tamponade Emphasizing the Importance of Early Diagnosis and Management

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Case highlights cardiac tamponade due to catheter malposition, emphasizing early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management.

Cardiac tamponade developed from an intrapericardial dialysis catheter movement, indicating critical complications can arise.
Imaging confirmed catheter issues after an arrhythmia episode, revealing the need for proper placement monitoring.
Emergency sternotomy was necessary to manage hemodynamic decompensation caused by compressive pericardial effusion.
Thorough assessment of catheter placement is vital to prevent rare yet serious complications in patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Landsweerdt et al. (2025) studied this question.

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