Cardiac tamponade
| Cardiac tamponade | |
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| Term | Cardiac tamponade |
| Short definition | cardiac tamponade - (pronounced) (PAYR-ih-KAR-dee-ul tam-puh-NAYD) serious condition that occurs when extra fluid or blood builds up in the space between the heart and the pericardium (the sac around the heart). The extra fluid puts pressure on the heart, preventing it from pumping enough blood to the rest of the body. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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cardiac tamponade - (pronounced) (PAYR-ih-KAR-dee-ul tam-puh-NAYD) serious condition that occurs when extra fluid or blood builds up in the space between the heart and the pericardium (the sac around the heart). The extra fluid puts pressure on the heart, preventing it from pumping enough blood to the rest of the body. Pericardial tamponade is life-threatening and can lead to shock and organ failure if not treated promptly. It can be caused by cancer, infections, chest injuries, heart surgery, chest radiation therapy, autoimmune diseases, and heart, thyroid, or kidney problems. Also called cardiac tamponade
External links
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