Cardiac Tamponade
What can be done to prevent the condition?
Early treatment of any underlying heart disease or infection can help
prevent cardiac tamponade. Drainage of fluid from the pericardium before too much
builds up can also prevent tamponade.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
If the tamponade is not discovered in time, the fluid build-up into the pericardium
will finally stop your heart from filling properly, and death may result.
What are the risks to others?
There are no risks to others.
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