Systems 1b Practical Anatomy -Cardiovascular: accumulation of excess fluid in the pericardial cavity which causes increased pressure on the heart wall and impedes the normal filling of the heart (if very severe can lead to cardiac failure)

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accumulation of excess fluid in the pericardial cavity which causes increased pressure on the heart wall and impedes the normal filling of the heart (if very severe can lead to cardiac failure)

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what is cardiac tamponade?

Systems 1b Practical Anatomy -Cardiovascular

Accumulation of excess fluid in the pericardial cavity which causes increased pressure on the heart wall and impedes the normal filling of the heart (if very severe can lead to cardiac failure)

What is cardiac tamponade?

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