<unk>  can cause a number of cardiac issues, such as arrhythmia, low cardiac output syndrome, and myocardial infarction (in rare cases). There is some risk of damage to the pleural cavities around the lungs, which can lead to pneumonia, or pleural effusion. It also presents typical surgical risks, such as infection, anaesthesia complications, blood clots, and bleeding. There is a low risk of haemorrhage if the heart is perforated whilst removing the pericardium. Outcomes after surgery depend significantly on the underlying cause of illness, and the function of the kidneys, left ventricle, and pulmonary arteries. Recovery from pericardial effusion treated with<unk>  is typically very good. However, its use for treating constrictive pericarditis has a fairly high mortality rate, initially between 5% and 15%. The 5-year survival rate is around 80%. The most common complication after surgery is reduced cardiac output, which occurs in between 14% and 28% of patients.
Pericardiectomy
Pericardial window
Cardiomyoplasty
Corticotomy
Pericardiocentesis
Balloon tamponade
Pulmonary tractotomy
Ventriculectomy