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Cardiac Tamponade : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • hemodynamic result of fluid pericardium accumulation

Causes Overview Articles

Cardiac tamponade
In this condition, blood or fluid collects within the pericardium. This prevents the ventricles from expanding fully. They cannot fill enough or pump blood. Cardiac tamponade can occur due to: Dissecting aortic aneurysm (thoracic; End-stage lung c...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 15, 2008
Cardiac Tamponade
When cardiac tamponade is suspected, accurate diagnosis can be life-saving. The most accurate way to identify this condition is by using a test called an echocardiogram. This test uses sound waves to create an image of the heart and its surroundin...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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