cardiac tamponade

Is Cardiac Tamponade Life Threatening?

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Is Cardiac Tamponade Life Threatening? Because of the extra pressure, less blood enters the heart from the body. This can reduce the amount of oxygen-rich blood going out to the body. If the fluid builds up around the heart too quickly, it can lead to short-term (acute) cardiac tamponade. It’s life threatening if not treated

Can Fluid Around A Dog’s Heart Cause Shock?

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Can Fluid Around A Dog’s Heart Cause Shock? In those with acute pericardial effusion, acute episodes of collapse and weakness may be evident. As pericardial fluid accumulates, shock and death can occur. What happens when a dog has fluid around the heart? If pericardial effusion persists at mild levels over a long period of time,