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Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiac tamponade is pericardial fluid accumulation causing cardiac compression. Beck's Triad: hypotension, JVD, muffled heart sounds. Pulsus paradoxus >10 mmHg. Emergency pericardiocentesis.
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The pericardium is a membrane, or sac, that surrounds your heart. It holds the heart in place and helps it work properly. Problems with the pericardium include:Pericarditis - an inflammation of the sac. It can be from a virus or other infection, a heart attack, heart surgery, other medical conditions, injuries, and certain medicines.Pericardial effusion - the buildup of fluid in the sacCardiac tamponade - a serious…
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