Figures
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Figure 1. 2-D Parasternal long axis view showing large pericardial effusion (PE) surrounding the right (RV) and left ventricle (LV).
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Figure 2. M-mode of the parasternal long axis view establishing the diagnosis of cardiac tamponade showing the collapse of the RV during diastole.
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Figure 3. RA pressure before pericardiocentesis: high RA mean pressure at 38 mmHg, X and Y descents are similar. Changes in the baseline reflect patient’s tachypnea.Δ and *represent X and Y descent respectively.
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Figure 4. Echocardiogram performed after the pericardiocentesis showed resolution of the effusion, instead pleural effusion (PLE) becomes more evident as an echolucent space below the aorta (Ao).
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Figure 5. RA pressure after pericardiocentesis: mean RA pressure remains high at 33 mmHg with change in the wave pattern, deep Y descents (*).