Why the study?
What is the incidence and natural history of pericardial effusion after cardiac surgery as determined by echocardiography?
What is the incidence and natural history of pericardial effusion after cardiac surgery as determined by echocardiography?
Pericardial effusion is a frequent finding after cardiac surgery but is rarely associated with complications such as cardiac tamponade.
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Supports expectant management given low tamponade risk; leaves open optimal surveillance duration in larger cohorts.
Weitzman et al. (1984) studied this question.