tamponade in English

noun
1
compression of the heart by an accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac.
A doctor may confirm a diagnosis of cardiac tamponade by an ultrasound of the heart (echocardiogram).
2
the surgical use of a plug of absorbent material.
Presence of retinal detachment makes the operative procedure more complex; these patients require some kind of tamponade at the end of surgery - either gas or silicone oil; and overall visual improvement is very guarded.
noun
    tamponage

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1. Cardiac tamponade.

2. Pericarditis, cardiac tamponade

3. Several unique features of acute tamponade and constrictive pericarditis require careful perioperative consideration.

4. And here single round, nine millimeter punctured the pericardial sac, causing a cardiac tamponade

5. Cardiac tamponade is suggested by jugular venous distention, muffled heart sounds, and a paradoxical pulse.

6. Constrictive pericarditis; In particular, cardiac tamponade and Constrictive pericarditis (especially effusive-Constrictive pericarditis) have a poor prognosis

7. The clinical picture of right ventricular insufficiency can also be imitated in constrictive or adhesive pericarditis and pericardial tamponade.

8. Effusive–Constrictive pericarditis is an uncommon pericardial syndrome characterized by concomitant tamponade, caused by tense pericardial effusion, and constriction, caused by the visceral

9. Effusive-Constrictive pericarditis (ECP) is a less common syndrome involving both constriction of the visceral pericardium and an effusion causing a tamponade-like effect on the heart.

10. Acute pericarditis is caused by several factors; cardiac tamponade with pericarditis or pericardial effusion is associated with circulatory compromise and may be life–threatening.

11. Acute cardiac tamponade with shock developed after pacemaker implantation in our intensive care unit, which was successfully managed by emergency pericardiocentesis as well as medical therapy.

12. Acute pericarditis generally takes a benign course after empirical treatment with nonsteroidal or steroidal anti–inflammatory drugs. Immediate percutaneous pericardiocentesis is required, if cardiac tamponade is present.

13. Operative indications were aneurysmal rupture, cardiac tamponade, severe compression of the aortic arch branches and aneurismal dilatation of more than 6 cm in diameter, as well as severe pain refractory to medication.