Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9169127 | Heart Rhythm | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Cardiac silhouette excursion becomes reduced early in the course of acute pericardial fluid accumulation. This fluoroscopic observation can be used to detect impending pericardial tamponade before hemodynamic collapse.
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Authors
Kumaraswamy MD, G. Neal MD, Vance J. MD, Xiangsheng MD, Cheryl R. DVM, William M. PhD, Raymond E. MD, PhD, Andrew E. MD, David MD, Philip L. PhD,