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[Low-pressure tamponade mimicking cholecystitis].

E Falzone1, N Libert, C Hoffmann

  • 1Département d'anesthésie-réanimation, HIA Percy, 101, avenue Henri-Barbusse, BP 406, 92141 Clamart cedex, France. isabeth84@yahoo.fr

Annales Francaises D'Anesthesie Et De Reanimation
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Low-pressure cardiac tamponade is a rare condition often missed in diagnosis. Early echocardiography is crucial for identifying Salmonella typhimurium pericarditis in patients with severe sepsis.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiology
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Low-pressure cardiac tamponade is an uncommon condition with challenging clinical diagnosis.
  • Severe sepsis can present with diverse complications, including cardiac involvement.

Observation:

  • A patient admitted for severe abdominal sepsis developed symptoms suggestive of cardiac tamponade.
  • Initial clinical presentation of low-pressure tamponade was difficult to recognize.

Findings:

  • Pericardiocentesis revealed Salmonella typhimurium as the causative agent of pericarditis.
  • The patient's condition was diagnosed as Salmonella typhimurium pericarditis.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the diagnostic challenges associated with low-pressure cardiac tamponade.
  • Early and rapid echocardiography is vital for managing hemodynamic emergencies in sepsis patients.
  • Prompt identification of infectious agents like Salmonella typhimurium is critical for effective treatment.