Cardiac Tamponade Addition Flashcards
1
Q
Sudden acute cardiac tamponade presents much like which type of shock?
A
Cardiogenic shock w/ HYPOTENSION, JVD, MUFFLED HEART SOUNDS
2
Q
What is a group of symptoms referred to as the Beck triad (Cardiac Tamponade)?
A
- hypotension
- jugular vein distention
- muffled heart sounds
3
Q
More Slowly developing CARDIAC TAMPONADE present like which type of heart failure?
A
RIGHT-SIDED HEART FAILURE
4
Q
What is the clinical manifestation of Right-sided- heart failure?
A
dyspnea tachycardia JVD ascites hepatomegaly edema
5
Q
What can occur from Cardiac Tamponade?
A
- Heart Failure
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Death