Blunt cardiac trauma - a cause of tamponade. Report of a case
Novoa, R.; Blanco, G.; Rosselló, P.J.; Cerrud, E.
Boletin de la Asociacion Medica de Puerto Rico 73(9): 418-420
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-4849 PMID: 6949589 Document Number: 700918
A case of blunt chest trauma presenting as cardiac tamponade was managed successfully by pericardiocentesis followed by operative evacuation of intrapericardial clots. The literature on this subject emphasizes the difficulties of accurate diagnosis, and recommends a high index of suspicion for cardio-pericardial involvement. Current suggestions concerning helpful diagnostic maneuvers, emergency and definitive treatment and the necessity for longterm follow-up are reviewed.
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