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Cardiac compression syndrome, often referred to as cardiac tamponade, occurs when fluid accumulates in the pericardial sac surrounding the heart, leading to increased pressure on the heart. This pressure restricts the heart's ability to fill with blood, impairing its function and potentially causing symptoms like shortness of breath, chest pain, and hypotension. It can result from various conditions, including trauma, infection, or malignancy. Prompt diagnosis and treatment, often involving drainage of the fluid, are essential to prevent serious complications.
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In cardiac Compression you should Press on the what?
sternum (manubrium)
What is the difference between Thoracic outlet syndrome and Carpal tunnel syndrome?
Thoracic outlet syndrome is due to a compression of nerves or arteries at the brachial plexus, and carpal tunnel syndrome is due to nerve compression at the wrist.
What does Barth syndrome mean?
It is a genetically-linked cardiac disease
What syndrome does SIDS mean to childcare experts?
cardiac death
What measures are initiated to try to reverse cardiac arrest?
chest compression
What measure are initiated to try to reverse cardiac arrest?
chest compression
What percentage of Marfan syndrome sufferers eventually develop cardiac complications?
About 90% of Marfan patients will develop cardiac complications.
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Pericardial effusion may develop into a serious compression of the heart called?
Cardiac tamponade
When checking the pulse before starting cardiac compression what should you use?
carotid artery
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How would acute coronary syndrome effect cardiac output?
I will decrease cardia output
