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Chapter 1

The pathophysiology of cardiac tamponade

Let’s examine the development of elevated intrapericardial pressure and the resulting hemodynamic effects that lead to compromised cardiac output.
5 Lessons
11m 33s
The pathophysiology of cardiac tamponade intro
34s
Understanding elevated intrapericardial pressure
3m 24s
Describing the consequences of elevated intrapericardial pressure
4m 29s
Explaining the finding of pulsus paradoxus
3m 6s
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Chapter 2

Diagnosing cardiac tamponade

Become a master at diagnosing cardiac tamponade based on clinical suspicion, history, and physical exam findings.
6 Lessons
22m 49s
Diagnosing cardiac tamponade intro
38s
Making the clinical diagnosis
4m 43s
Obtaining a pulsus paradoxus measurement
6m 18s
Interpreting ECG and echo findings
7m 29s
Diagnosing tamponade without hypotension
3m 41s
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Chapter 3

Treating cardiac tamponade

Let’s make sure your patient is stable prior to definitive treatment. Then we’ll walk you through ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis and managing pericardial drains.
6 Lessons
12m 14s
Treating cardiac tamponade intro
27s
Stabilizing the patient
2m 10s
Performing a pericardiocentesis
5m 8s
Managing a pericardial drain
3m 47s
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Lorrel E.B. Toft, MD
Practicing Clinical Cardiologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Nevada, Reno.
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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of CME Consultants and Medmastery GmbH. CME Consultants is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Consultants designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.