Pericardial effusion complicating RFCA is not rare in patients with tachyarrhythmias, and it tends to develop into cardiac tamponade. Emergency pericardiocentesis and drainage are the most effective therapy. Female sex and atrial fibrillation may be independent risk factors of pericardial effusion after RFCA in patients with tachyarrhythmias.
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