Cardiac Tamponade Flashcards
1
Q
What is a pericardial effusion?
A
Fluid between the layers of the pericardium
2
Q
What is constrictive pericarditis?
A
Pericarditis due to adhesions between the two layers of the pericardium leading to restrictive movement
3
Q
What is cardiac tamponade?
A
Excessive fluid accumulates in the pericardial sac, impairing the heart’s ability to contract
4
Q
What does Beck’s triad consist of?
A
Low BP, raised JVP and muffled heart sounds
5
Q
What is Kussmaul’s sign?
A
Raised JVP on inspiration
6
Q
What is pulsus paradox?
A
Large drop in BP on inspiration
7
Q
What ECG finding would be seen in cardiac tamponade?
A
Low QRS voltages and alternating QRS morphology
8
Q
What imaging can be used to rule out a pericardial effusion?
A
Echocardiography
9
Q
What is the management of cardiac tamponade?
A
Pericardiocentesis
