Philippe Camus, M.D.

Dijon, France

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XII.b

Pericardial effusion (w/wo tamponade)

Pericarditis (i.e. pericardial inflammation) is usually heralded by acute mediothoracic chest pain (PMID 10878205). Large effusions can be ANA positive and cause pericardial tamponade. When present as a longterm sequela, pericardial thickening may cause restriction and constriction. See also under Vc, d, g, m and XIIk (PMID 20511488, 23376916)

Publications

Hasegawa J, Noguchi N, Yamasaki J, Kotake H, Mashiba H, Sasaki S, Mori T

Delayed cardiac tamponade and hemothorax induced by an acupuncture needle.

Cardiology 1991;78;58-63 — 1991 — 58-63