Cardiac tamponade
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cardiac-tamponade-315-12963146
title:
Cardiac tamponade
text:
Cardiac tamponade, also known as pericardial tamponade, is a compression of the heart due to pericardial effusion. Onset may be rapid or gradual. Symptoms typically include those of obstructive shock including shortness of breath, weakness, lightheadedness, and cough. Other symptoms may relate to the underlying cause. Common causes of cardiac tamponade include cancer, kidney failure, chest trauma, myocardial infarction, and pericarditis. Other causes include connective tissues diseases, hypothyr
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wiki
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description:
Buildup of fluid around the heart
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiac_tamponade
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date modified:
2024-03-19T00:44:25Z
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