Pericardial Effusion Flashcards
1
Q
Transudative causes of Pericardial Effusion? (2)
A
Congestive Heart Failure
Pulmonary Hypertension
2
Q
Exudative causes of pericardial effusion? (6)
A
Infection eg TB, HIV, Coxsackie, Ebstein Barr
Autoimmune eg SLE, RA
Injury to Pericardium
Renal Impairment
Cancer
Methotrexate
3
Q
Why do patients present with hiccups in pericardial effusion
A
Phrenic nerve compression
4
Q
Why do patients present with dysphasia in pericardial effusion
A
Oesophageal compression
5
Q
why do patients present with hoarse voice in pericardial effusion
A
recurrent laryngeal compression
