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==Physical examination== | ==Physical examination== | ||
Vitals | ===Vitals=== | ||
[[Tachycardia]], [[pulsus paradoxus]] and hypotension in [[cardiac tamponade]] | |||
Neck | ===Neck=== | ||
[[Jugular venous distension]] with a prominent Y descent and [[Kussmaul's sign]] | |||
Chest | ===Chest=== | ||
Pleural dullness, decreased breath sounds, and distant [[heart sounds]] | |||
Abdomen | ===Abdomen=== | ||
[[Hepatomegaly]] and [[ascites]] in chronic cases | |||
Extremities | ===Extremities=== | ||
[[Ankle edema]] in chronic cases | |||
==References== | ==References== |
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Overview
The vital signs of a patient with small pericardial effusion are often normal. Fever suggests an underlying infectious or inflammatory cause, and the presence of a purulent effusion must be ruled out.
Physical examination
Vitals
Tachycardia, pulsus paradoxus and hypotension in cardiac tamponade
Neck
Jugular venous distension with a prominent Y descent and Kussmaul's sign
Chest
Pleural dullness, decreased breath sounds, and distant heart sounds
Abdomen
Hepatomegaly and ascites in chronic cases
Extremities
Ankle edema in chronic cases