What Is Tamponade? - Cardiology Community

Cute clip, but deadly Pericardial tamponade is an obstructive form of shock where a pericardial effusion impedes cardiac output. Tamponade needs immediate diagnosis and intervention to prevent cardiovascular collapse. Not every pericardial fluid, however, accumulation leads to tamponade physiology. The clinical diagnosis of tamponade, known as Beck's triad, is not very sensitive and typically appears only in advanced stages. Ultrasound diagnosis plays a crucial role in determining the necessity