Cardiac Tamponade (Pericardial Tamponade)

Compression of the heart by accumulated fluid (pericardial effusion) or blood (HEMOPERICARDIUM) in the pericardium surrounding the heart. The affected cardiac functions and cardiac output can range from minimal to total hemodynamic collapse.


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Cardiac tamponadePericardial effusionKussmaul's sign

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