Fewer than 1.5% of patients experience complications from<unk> . The most common complications are lacerations of coronary arteries, and puncture of the left ventricle (with associated bleeding from both). Echocardiograms can help to identify complications. Blind approaches are typically only advised in emergencies, and a guided approach is typically preferred (using echocardiography).
Pericardiocentesis
Pericardial window
Pericardiectomy
Corticotomy
Balloon tamponade
Pulmonary tractotomy
Cardiomyoplasty
Pulmonary thrombectomy