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pericardial tamponade

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pericardial tamponade.
pericardial
pertaining to the pericardium.

pericardial diaphragmatic hernia
pericardial effusion
the second stage of pericarditis when much inflammatory exudate accumulates, part of a general edematous state or in cases of neoplasia involving the epicardium or pericardium. Characterized by enlargement of the cardiac silhouette on radiography and outline on percussion, muffling of heart sounds and congestive heart failure due to compression of the heart by cardiac tamponade.
pericardial fibrosis
a chronic change in pericarditis, leading to constriction that limits diastolic ventricular volume. See also constrictive pericarditis.
pericardial friction rub
see pericardial rub.
pericardial inflammation
pericardial knock
an early diastolic sound caused by loss of pericardial elasticity accompanying fibrosis that limits ventricular filling.
pericardial meridian points
acupuncture points located along the pericardial meridian.
pericardial paracentesis
pericardial tamponade
see cardiac tamponade.


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All experts agreed that the cause of death was pericardial tamponade.
An echocardiogram revealed normal systolic function but with evidence of impending pericardial tamponade.
SimLab staff have begun simulating angiographic complications such as retroperitoneal hematoma or pericardial tamponade in the lab's cardiovascular suite.
 
 
 
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