Pericardical Disease

Question 1

Tamponade is a ____ diagnosis. That causes increased ____ pressure that impairs ____ resulting in decreased___

Answer 1

Hemodynamic ; pericardial; filling; cardiac output

Question 2

Constrictive pericarditis is ___ or ____ of the pericardium. This result in ____ filling.

Answer 2

Fibrous; thickening; restricted

Question 3

What is the treatment for constrictive pericarditis?

Answer 3

Pericardiectomy. Stripping of the pericardium.