A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Claudio Martins de Queiroz
, Juliano Cardoso
, Felix Ramires
, Barbara Ianni
, Viviane Tiemi Hotta
, [...]
Claudio Martins de Queiroz
, Juliano Cardoso
, Felix Ramires
, Barbara Ianni
, Viviane Tiemi Hotta
, [...]
Abstract Background: Pericardial effusion is a relatively common finding and can progress to cardiac tamponade; etiological diagnosis is important for guiding treatment decisions. With advances in medicine and improvement in the social context, the most frequent etiological causes have changed. Objectives: To evaluate the clinical and laboratory characteristics, etiology, and clinical course of patients with pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade. Materials and methods: Patients with pericardial effusion classified as small (< 10 mm), moderate (between 10-20 mm), or severe (> […]
Keywords: Pericardium; Pericarditis; Cardiac Tamponade/therapy; Pericardial Effusion/therapy