Case of the Month #28 Cardiac Tamponade

Published 13/04/2022

What other differentials may be considered?

The main considerations are other causes of obstructive shock and cardiac pathology which include:

  • Decompensated heart failure
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Chordae tendineae rupture
  • Tension pneumothorax
  • Type A aortic dissection
  • Pericarditis [2]