Cardiac tamponade related to a coronary injury by a pericardial calcification: an unusual complication

Cardiac tamponade related to a coronary injury by a pericardial calcification: an unusual complication

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cardiac tamponade is a rare but severe complication of pericardial effusion with a poor prognosis. Prompt diagnosis using transthoracic echocardiography allows guiding initial therapeutic management. Although etiologies are numerous,...

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Main Authors: Cypierre Anne, Pesteil Francis, Cassat Claude, Parraf François, Bellier Rémy, Ursulet Lionel, Eveno Claire, Vignon Philippe, François Bruno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Hémopéricardium
Tamponade
Chronic péricarditis
Coronary artery
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/12/28

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