What should I do if I have a heart blockage?
Acute cardiac tamponade is a serious crisis and should be sought on 120 and sent urgently to the nearest hospital, firstly to minimise the time of cerebral ischaemia caused by…
Category: Cardiac tamponade
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What does pericardial effusion mean?
The pericardium is a closed cystic membrane that covers the surface of the heart and is divided into a fibrous layer and a plasma layer. The fibrous layer is tough…
What is the difference between cardiac tamponade and pericardial effusion?
Progression of pericardial effusion can lead to cardiac compression. A pericardial effusion is a collection of fluid in the pericardium due to infection, tumour, renal failure, idiopathic pericarditis, etc. The…