Pericardial Effusion.
Cardiol Clin
; 35(4): 515-524, 2017 Nov.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-29025543
The normal pericardial sac contains up to 50 mL of fluid, which consists of a plasma ultrafiltrate. Anything greater constitutes a pathologic effusion. The curvilinear pressure-volume relationship of the pericardial sac dictates hemodynamic consequences of a pericardial effusion and is responsible for rapidly accumulating fluid that causes cardiac tamponade. A variety of diseases and complications cause pericardial effusion. The most common are idiopathic pericarditis, cancer, connective tissue disorders, and hemorrhage. Management of pericardial effusion is dictated by whether tamponade is present or threatened. If it is, urgent/emergent pericardiocentesis is indicated. If not, a systematic approach to diagnosis and management should be undertaken.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Derrame Pericárdico
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Pericardiocentesis
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Líquido Pericárdico
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Cardiol Clin
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Países Bajos