TAMPONADE Flashcards

1
Q

What are the different ways to classify a pericardial effusion?

A

Timing
Size
Distribution
Hemodynamic effect

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2
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What is acute pericardial effusion?

A

< 1 week

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3
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What is subacute pericardial effusion?

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> 1 week but < 3 months

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4
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What is chronic pericardial effusion?

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> 3 months

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5
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What is a small pericardial effusion?

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< 10 mm/1 cm

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What is a moderate pericardial effusion?

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10-20 mm
1- 2 cm

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7
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What is a large pericardial effusion?

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> 20 mm
2 cm

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8
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Distribution of pericardial effusion?

A

Circumferential
Localized

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9
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Hemodynamic effect of pericardial effusion?

A

Without tamponade
With tamponade
Effusive-constrictive

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10
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Causes of pericardial effusion?

A

Infectious
Autoimmune
Pericardial injury syndromes
Metabolic
Malignancy
Radiation
Hemodynamic
Drugs & toxins

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11
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Which viruses can cause a pericardial effusion?

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Coxsackie, Echoviruses, ParvoB19, CMV, EBV, adenoviruses Influenza, Mumps, Rubella, HIV, HCV, HBV, HHV-6

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12
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Which bacteria can cause a pericardial effusion?

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Tuberculosis (MC)
Coxiella Brunetti
Staphylococcus
Mycoplasma
Legionella
Leptospira
Listeria

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13
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Which fungi can cause pericardial effusion?

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Histoplasma
Aspergillosis
Blastomycosis
Candida

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14
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Which parasites can cause a pericardial effusion?

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Toxoplasma
Echinococcus

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15
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Autoimmune conditions that can cause pericardial effusion?

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SLE
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjorgen syndrome
Systemic Sclerosis
Bechet syndrome

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16
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Cancers which cause pericardial effusion?

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Primary - rare - pericardial mesothelioma
Secondary metastatic - Lung, Breast, Melanoma, lymphoma

17
Q

Metabolic/Endocrine causes of pericardial effusion?

A

Uremia [ESRD]
Hypothyroidism

18
Q

Hemodynamic causes of pericardial effusion?

A

Heart failure
Liver disease
Nephrotic syndrome
Pulmonary hypertension
Hypoalbuminemia

19
Q

Radiation can cause pericardial effusion when?

A

Acute, subacute or even chronic

20
Q

Pericardial injury syndromes?

A

CABG
Post MI
Post EP ablation
Trauma
Post pericardiotomy syndrome

21
Q

Drugs that can cause pericardial effusion?

A

Hydralazine
Procainamide
Isonazoid
Duanorubcicin & Doxorubicin
Phenytoin
Penicillins (hypersensitivity)
Methotrexata
Cyclosporine

22
Q

Lab work up for pericardial effusion?

A

Markers of inflammation (ESR, CRP, WBC)
Markers of myocardial injury (Troponin)
Renal function
Liver function
Thyroid