Diagnosis and the treatment procedure in wounds of the heart and pericardium

An analysis of 136 clinical observations has shown that clinical symptoms and additional methods of examination (X-ray analysis of the chest, ECG, puncture of the pleura and pericardium) are sufficient for timely diagnosis of wounds of the heart and pericardium. The necessity of urgent operation prevents using complex diagnostic methods. Outcomes of the treatment are dependent on the time of admission of the patient to the hospital and timely operative interventions.