Tamponade; Pericardial tamponade
Prevention
Many cases are not preventable. Awareness of your personal risk factors may allow early diagnosis and treatment.
References
Jacob R, Grimm RA. Pericardial disease. In: Carey WD, ed. Cleveland Clinic: Current Clinical Medicine. 1st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2008:chap 23.
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