Pericardial effusion/tamponade from acute pericarditis is not uncommon in clinical practice. However acute renal failure (ARF) secondary to pericardial effusion is rare. ARF is especially an uncommon complication of pericardial effusion in the absence of hemodynamic compromise. Here we present a case of acute pericarditis with large pericardial effusion without hemodynamic compromise leading to ARF. Pericardiocentesis led to rapid resolution of acute renal failure.
展开▼
