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Parasternal long view of the pericardial effusion on transthoracic echocardiogram.
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At the other hospital, a transthoracic echocardiogram was done that showed an ejection fraction of 65-70% and a small to moderate size pericardial effusion that was present more anteriorly and less prominently on the apical, inferior, and subcostal views (Figures 1 and 2).
Subcostal view of the pericardial effusion on transthoracic echocardiogram.
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At the other hospital, a transthoracic echocardiogram was done that showed an ejection fraction of 65-70% and a small to moderate size pericardial effusion that was present more anteriorly and less prominently on the apical, inferior, and subcostal views (Figures 1 and 2).