Cardiac CT Appearances
Cardiac Tamponade CT Findings
- Large pericardial effusion
- Enlargement of either the SVC or IVC
- Enlargement of hepatic and renal veins
- Periportal lymphedema
- Reflux of contrast into IVC and azygous vein or enlargement of hepatic and renal veins
- Reflux of contrast material within the IVC and azygous veins
Other Information About Cardiac Tamponade
Etiology:
- Trauma
- Myocardial infarction
- Cardiac disease
Epidemiology:
- Unknown
Presentation:
- Sharp chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness
- Heart palpitations
Prognosis:
- Fatal without treatment