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disease > effusion > pericardial effusion > cardiac tamponade
... > disease > cardiovascular disease > heart disease > pericardial disease > pericardial effusion > cardiac tamponade

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cardiac tamponade  

Definition

  • Cardiac tamponade, also known as pericardial tamponade, is when fluid in the pericardium (the sac around the heart) builds up, resulting in compression of the heart. (Wikipedia)

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