Cardiac tamponade occurs when a pericardial effusion exerts a significant amount of pressure externally on the heart, resulting in impaired right ventricular filling eventually causing decreased ...

Cardiac tamponade complicating PCI can result in emergency surgery, myocardial infarction, or death ( Table III). The overall mortality rate associated with this clinical condition is very high (40%).

If you or a loved one are experiencing signs of cardiac tamponade, getting medical support quickly can save a life. Healthcare providers will look for cardiac tamponade by first doing a physical ...