Cardiac Tamponade

Cardiac Tamponade

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Cardiac Tamponade

Definition: Compression of the heart by a pericardial effusion (accumulation of blood, fluid, pus, or gas in the pericardial sac) leading to hemodynamic compromise.

Classic findings in patients with cardiac tamponade include:

• Beck's Triad
• Pulsus Paradoxus
• Low voltage QRS complexes
• Electrical alternans

Diagnosis: Echocardiogram

Initial management: Pericardiocentesis or pericardial window

Pathophysiology of Beck's Triad

Elevated intrapericardial pressure compresses the heart leading to:

1. Decreased filling of the heart during diastole => decreased stroke volume (low blood pressure)
2. Increased intracardiac pressure in the RA and RV => Impaired venous return to the heart (JVD)
3. Fluid surrounding the heart => Muffled or distant heart sounds

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#5 Thornia H 2018-02-21 04:06

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#4 Deborah Springer 2017-06-29 23:32

This is an amazing graphic statement!! You are incredible!!I'm going to share the link with my class. Thank you!!
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#3 John Barone MD 2016-10-20 02:01

Thank you for the request. Absolutely you may use it. Good luck with your presentation!

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#2 Daniel 2016-10-17 20:32

Hello,

I like your Beck's triad picture. Can I use it on a presentation? Of course that I will give credit in the reference section.

Thank you very much!

All the best!

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#1 Vlad V 2015-11-21 00:31

Barone > All

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