Cardiac tamponade is a medical emergency caused by fluid accumulation in the pericardial space, leading to compression of the heart and hemodynamic compromise. On the electrocardiogram (ECG), the findings may reflect the anatomical and physiological changes caused by the condition.
Electrocardiographic Changes
- Low QRS voltage
- Electrical alternans
- Sinus tachycardia
ECG in Cardiac Tamponade
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References
- Scheffer MK, De Marchi MFN, de Alencar Neto JN, Felicioni SP. Eletrocardiograma de A a Z. São Paulo: Manole, 2024.
