Subacute bacterial endocarditis

What is cardiac tamponade?

Cardiac tamponade is characterized as pressure on the heart by fluid or blood that builds up in the 2-layered sac surrounding the heart (pericardium). This condition disrupts the ability of the heart to pump blood. During this condition, blood or fluid accumulates in between the 2 layers of the pericardium which tightly compresses the heart. […]

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