A Case Report of Cardiac Tamponade.

ABSTRACT: Cardiac tamponade is a rare and life-threatening condition that can be caused by trauma and various medical conditions. Failure to recognize and repair it quickly could lead to significant morbidity or even death. This case demonstrates the electrocardiogram (ECG) findings of low voltage QRS and electrical alternans in cardiac tamponade. It also highlights the classic ultrasound (US) findings of pericardial effusion and right ventricular collapse during diastole in cardiac tamponade. Classic physical exam findings of cardiac tamponade include Beck's Triad (jugular venous distention, hypotension, and muffled heart sounds) and pulsus paradoxus. This patient only had jugular venous distention and pulsus paradoxus. The case is centered on a 52-year-old male who presented with shortness of brea

SUBMITTER: Hunt DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10332784 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature