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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; Varun Kumar, M.B.B.S.

Synonyms and keywords: Pericardial tamponade; tamponade

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography | Cardiac Catheterization

Treatment

Treatment | Pericardiocentesis | Pericardial Window

Case Studies

Case #1

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