Pericardial Tamponade


Common Misconceptions

  • Pericardial tamponade is an echocardiographic diagnosis.

  • Large, stable pericardial chronic effusions will not progress to cardiac tamponade.

  • Size is the critical factor in determining the hemodynamic effects of a pericardial effusion.

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