cardiac decompression


car·di·ac de·com·pres·sion

incision into the pericardium or aspiration of fluid from the pericardium to relieve pressure due to blood or other fluid in the pericardial sac. Synonym(s): pericardial decompression

car·di·ac de·com·pres·sion

(kahr'dē-ak dē-kŏm-presh'ŭn) Incision into the pericardium or aspiration of fluid from pericardium to relieve pressure due to blood or other fluid in the pericardial sac.
Synonym(s): pericardial decompression.