Which Procedure Involves Surgical Puncture of the Fibrous Sac Surrounding

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which procedure involves surgical puncture of the fibrous sac surrounding the heart to withdraw fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes?

• A) Cardiocentesis
• B) Endocardial biopsy
• C) Myocardiopathy
• D) Pericardiocentesis
• E) Pericardiolysis

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