Key result
Apical 4-chamber Simpson's volumetric estimation classifies pericardial effusion size more accurately than guideline-based linear grading.
Why the study?
The study aimed to compare guideline-based linear and 2D echocardiographic measures against drained pericardial fluid volume and determine if volumetric quantification improves accuracy and categorical grading.
Does apical 4-chamber Simpson's volumetric estimation improve accuracy and categorical grading of pericardial effusion size compared to guideline-based linear measures in adults undergoing pericardiocentesis?
Observational (n=245)
Blinded measurements
Does apical 4-chamber Simpson's volumetric estimation improve accuracy and categorical grading of pericardial effusion size compared to guideline-based linear measures in adults undergoing pericardiocentesis?
Volumetric echocardiographic estimation of pericardial effusion size using an apical 4-chamber Simpson's approach is more accurate than current guideline-recommended linear grading.
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May support volumetric over linear effusion grading in practice; challenges guidelines but leaves open need for prospective validation.
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Kane et al. (2026) conducted an observational in Pericardial effusion (n=245). Apical 4-chamber Simpson's volumetric estimation vs. Guideline-based linear grading was evaluated on Correlation with drained pericardial fluid volume. Apical 4-chamber Simpson's volumetric estimation is more accurate and provides better categorical classification of pericardial effusion size than guideline-suggested linear grading.
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