Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Cardiomyopathy VII: Pre and Post Operative Nursing Management

Cardiomyopathy VII: Pre and Post Operative Nursing Management

Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction who remain symptomatic despite optimal medical therapy may undergo a septal myectomy (Morrow procedure). This procedure involves excising a portion of the hypertrophied septum below the aortic valve using a heart-lung machine to improve blood flow through the LVOT. Effective preoperative and postoperative nursing management ensures successful patient outcomes, minimizes complications, and...

Cardiomyopathy II: Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy II: Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Dilated cardiomyopathy, or DCM, is a progressive myocardial disorder characterized by ventricular chamber dilation and contractile dysfunction.EtiologyVarious factors can cause DCM, including hypertension and heavy alcohol intake, which contribute to the weakening and enlargement of the heart muscle. Viral infections, such as Coxsackievirus B, adenoviruses, and influenza, can lead to DCM by causing inflammation and damage to heart tissue. Certain chemotherapeutic agents, including daunorubicin,...

Pericarditis IV: Nursing Management

Pericarditis IV: Nursing Management

Pericarditis, an inflammation of the pericardium, necessitates diligent nursing management to ensure effective patient care and recovery. The initial step in managing pericarditis is a comprehensive patient medical assessment.The patient reports chest pain aggravated by breathing, coughing, and swallowing, which worsens when lying supine. The pain often improves when sitting up and leaning forward. Additional symptoms may include fever, malaise, and, in severe cases, signs of heart failure.

Pericarditis III: Medical Management

Pericarditis III: Medical Management

The primary objectives of managing pericarditis are to determine the underlying cause, provide effective therapy for treatment and symptom relief, and promptly detect signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade. The following outlines the essential aspects of medical management for pericarditis:ObjectivesDetermine the Cause: Identifying the underlying cause of pericarditis is crucial for targeted treatment. Causes include viral infections, autoimmune diseases, post-cardiac injury syndrome, and...

Imbalances in Cardiac Output

Imbalances in Cardiac Output

The heart's primary function is to pump blood throughout the body, maintaining a balance between blood sent out (cardiac output) and blood returning (venous return). If this balance is disrupted, it can result in congestive heart failure (CHF), a severe condition where the heart becomes an inefficient pump, leading to inadequate blood circulation.
CHF can occur due to the failure of either side of the heart. Left-side failure leads to pulmonary congestion—the right side continues to send...

Pneumothorax-I

Pneumothorax-I

A pneumothorax is a condition where air builds up in the space between the lung and the chest wall, causing the lung to collapse. This condition arises when air enters the space between the parietal and visceral pleura, disrupting the negative pressure essential for lung inflation. This can lead to a partial or complete collapse of the lung.
Pneumothorax can be even further classified as spontaneous, traumatic, and tension pneumothorax.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Educational and psychosocial issues related to new treatment advances for metastatic breast cancer.

Seminars in oncology nursing·2001

Same author

The evolution of an institution-based cancer information program.

Oncology nursing forum·2000

Same author

How to best use a protocol development liaison.

Oncology nursing forum·2000

Same author

The macrophage-induced gene mig as a marker for clinical pathogenicity and in vitro virulence of Mycobacterium avium complex strains.

Infection and immunity·1998

Same author

Polycythemia vera.

Seminars in oncology nursing·1996

Same author

Simply supporting Sarah.

Nursing·1995

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 19, 2025

Surgically Induced Cardiac Volume Overload by Aortic Regurgitation in Mouse

Surgically Induced Cardiac Volume Overload by Aortic Regurgitation in Mouse

Published on: August 30, 2022

Cardiac tamponade.

T Knoop¹, K Willenberg

¹Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center, Clinical Trials Office, Nashville, TN, USA.

Seminars in Oncology Nursing

|August 26, 1999

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Cardiac tamponade is a serious oncologic emergency that can arise from cancer or its treatment. Prompt recognition and intervention are crucial for patient survival.

More Related Videos

Implantation of the Syncardia Total Artificial Heart

Implantation of the Syncardia Total Artificial Heart

Published on: July 18, 2014

Implantation of Total Artificial Heart in Congenital Heart Disease

Implantation of Total Artificial Heart in Congenital Heart Disease

Published on: July 18, 2014

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 19, 2025

Surgically Induced Cardiac Volume Overload by Aortic Regurgitation in Mouse

Surgically Induced Cardiac Volume Overload by Aortic Regurgitation in Mouse

Published on: August 30, 2022

Implantation of the Syncardia Total Artificial Heart

Implantation of the Syncardia Total Artificial Heart

Published on: July 18, 2014

Implantation of Total Artificial Heart in Congenital Heart Disease

Implantation of Total Artificial Heart in Congenital Heart Disease

Published on: July 18, 2014

Area of Science:

Oncology
Cardiology
Emergency Medicine

Background:

Cardiac tamponade is a critical oncologic emergency.
It can be a direct result of malignant or metastatic processes.
Cancer treatments can also precipitate this condition.

Observation:

This review analyzes a case study of cardiac tamponade.
It discusses the condition's pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment.
Nursing management strategies are also explored.

Findings:

Cardiac tamponade is a potentially life-threatening condition frequently encountered in oncology.
Early observation and prompt intervention are essential for effective management.
Malignancy or its treatment can directly cause cardiac tamponade.

Implications:

Oncology nurses are vital in identifying at-risk patients.
Early recognition of signs and symptoms by nurses facilitates prompt treatment.
Proactive nursing care is critical for managing this oncologic emergency.