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Cardiac tamponade
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Buildup of fluid around the heart
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Cardiac tamponade, also known as pericardial tamponade (), is a compression of the heart due to pericardial effusion (the build-up of pericardial fluid in the sac around the heart). Onset may be rapid or gradual. Symptoms typically include those of obstructive shock including shortness of breath, weakness, lightheadedness, and cough. Other...

Instance of
thoracic disease
class of disease
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Disease
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