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Cardiac Tamponade

Cardiac Tamponade | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Although the onset of cardiac tamponade can be sudden, it most commonly occurs slowly. The symptoms increase with the amount of blood in the pericardium. As your heart stops pumping efficiently, these symptoms appear:

  • abnormal pulse, especially when you breathe in
  • chest pain
  • cough
  • hoarseness
  • liver congestion and pain
  • rapid heart rate
  • shock
  • shortness of breath

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    Author: Eric Berlin, MD
    Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
    Date Reviewed: 05/04/01



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