Early Diagnosis of Atypical Cardiac Tamponade with Transesophageal Echocardiography – Case Report
Authors:
J. Šoupal 1; B. Jurenka 2; P. Kolouch 1; M. Stern 2; P. Šedivý 1; P. Šebesta 1
Authors‘ workplace:
Oddělení kardiovaskulární chirurgie, Nemocnice Na Homolce, Praha, primář MUDr. P. Šebesta, CSc. 2Anesteziologicko-resuscitační oddělení, Nemocnice Na Homolce, Praha, primář MUDr. M. Ročeň
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Published in:
Anest. intenziv. Med., , 2002, č. 6, s. 289-291
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Overview
We report one case of atypical locacized cardiac tamponade after cardiac surgery. Cardiac tamponade after cardiosurgery is life-threateningcondition and diagnosis is often difficult and delayed. If suspected, the diagnosis is best confirmed by transesophageal echocardiography.
Key words:
TEE – differential diagnostics – haemopericard
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Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine
2002 Issue 6
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