Constrictive Pericarditis vs Cardiac Tamponade - Cardiology Series
Offered By: Medicosis Perfectionalis via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the key differences between constrictive pericarditis and cardiac tamponade in this comprehensive cardiology video. Delve into the causes, symptoms, signs, diagnosis, and management of constrictive pericarditis, including its association with tuberculosis, cardiothoracic surgery complications, radiation exposure, fungal infections, and uremia. Learn about the characteristic thick calcified pericardial sac, the distinctive "lub-knock" sound, and important clinical signs such as Kussmaul sign and pulsus paradoxus. Examine cardiac tamponade as a cause of obstructive shock, understanding different types of pericardial effusion, changes in cardiac output, and the classic Beck's triad. Gain insights into additional signs like Ewart sign and electrical alternans to enhance your diagnostic skills in these critical cardiac conditions.
Syllabus
Constrictive Pericarditis vs Cardiac Tamponade | Cardiology Series
Taught by
Medicosis Perfectionalis
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