TAMPONADE Flashcards
What are the different ways to classify a pericardial effusion?
Timing
Size
Distribution
Hemodynamic effect
What is acute pericardial effusion?
< 1 week
What is subacute pericardial effusion?
> 1 week but < 3 months
What is chronic pericardial effusion?
> 3 months
What is a small pericardial effusion?
< 10 mm/1 cm
What is a moderate pericardial effusion?
10-20 mm
1- 2 cm
What is a large pericardial effusion?
> 20 mm
2 cm
Distribution of pericardial effusion?
Circumferential
Localized
Hemodynamic effect of pericardial effusion?
Without tamponade
With tamponade
Effusive-constrictive
Causes of pericardial effusion?
Infectious
Autoimmune
Pericardial injury syndromes
Metabolic
Malignancy
Radiation
Hemodynamic
Drugs & toxins
Which viruses can cause a pericardial effusion?
Coxsackie, Echoviruses, ParvoB19, CMV, EBV, adenoviruses Influenza, Mumps, Rubella, HIV, HCV, HBV, HHV-6
Which bacteria can cause a pericardial effusion?
Tuberculosis (MC)
Coxiella Brunetti
Staphylococcus
Mycoplasma
Legionella
Leptospira
Listeria
Which fungi can cause pericardial effusion?
Histoplasma
Aspergillosis
Blastomycosis
Candida
Which parasites can cause a pericardial effusion?
Toxoplasma
Echinococcus
Autoimmune conditions that can cause pericardial effusion?
SLE
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjorgen syndrome
Systemic Sclerosis
Bechet syndrome