Definitions for "CARDIAC TAMPONADE"
Acute compression of the heart, caused by filling of the pericardial sac with fluid or blood.
The acute compression of the heart by fluid in the pericardial sac, preventing adequate filling and resulting in hypotension, a fall in cardiac output and possibly shock. If a pacing lead perforates the myocardium during pacemaker implantation, cardiac tamponade is a potential and serious complication.
compression of the heart due to excessive fluid or blood in the pericardial sac; could result in cardiac failure