Anuric Acute Renal Failure Associated with Pericardial Effusion without Signs of Cardiac Tamponade

Figures & data

Table 1.  Clinical and laboratory changes before and after pericardiocentesis.

	Days before/after pericardiocentesis^a
Laboratory values and clinical parameters	0	+1	+2	+3	+7
Blood pressure (mmHg)	110/70	110/70	130/80	120/80	110/70
Urine output (mL/day)	2350^b	4015	1710	1770	923
BUN (mg/dL)	91.8	75.0	41.5	25.6	17.4
Serum creatinine (mg/dL)	3.77	2.38	1.10	0.88	0.80
Serum sodium (mmol/L)	129.4	134.0	135.4	136.2	130.2
Serum potassium (mmol/L)	6.3	4.7	4.2	3.7	3.8
Serum chloride (mmol/L)	97.7	102.1	103.4	101.7	98.1
Serum bicarbonate (mmol/L)	8	20	22	24	25

^aPericardiocentesis was performed on day 0.

^bUrine output after pericardiocentesis.

Figure 1.  Chest PA showing large and globular heart.

Figure 2.  A two-dimensional echocardiogram showing large pericardial effusion around the whole heart with a thickness of 16–19 mm and no diastolic collapse.