Pericardial Disease - Cardiac Tamponade
Caption
A 62-year-old female with a history of metastatic breast cancer presented with acute dyspnea and was found to have pericardial effusion with temponade physiology. Seen here in parasternal long and subsequent short axis views, POCUS demonstrates diastolic RV collapse, systolic RA collapse, and ventricular interdependence. Notice the presence of hypoechoic pericardial effusion both anteriorly and posteriorly consistent with a circumferential effusion; also note the hyperdynamic LV. Shahad Al Chalaby, MD. PGY3. Highland Hospital. Alameda Health System Internal Medicine Residency Program @shahad_Chalaby