How can you distinguish between cardiac tamponade and constrictive pericarditis?
How can you distinguish between cardiac tamponade and constrictive pericarditis? INTRODUCTION.Cardiac tamponade – Cardiac tamponade, which may be acute or subacute, is characterized by the accumulation of pericardial fluid under pressure. Constrictive pericarditis – Constrictive pericarditis is the result of scarring and consequent loss of elasticity of the pericardial sac. What is the best way to treat cardiac tamponade? How is cardiac tamponade treated? Cardiac tamponade is often a medical emergency and quick removal of the pericardial fluid is needed. The most common procedure to do so is called a pericardiocentesis. A needle and a long thin tube (a catheter)...