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[Cardiac tamponade in malignant tumors]
Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
|May 26, 1979
Summary
Neoplasms, particularly bronchial carcinoma, were the primary cause of cardiac tamponade in 57.5% of patients. Pericardial fluid evacuation provided rapid symptom relief, with some patients surviving over 5 years.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Oncology
Context:
- Cardiac tamponade is a critical condition requiring prompt diagnosis and management.
- Malignant pericarditis, a complication of cancer, presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
Purpose:
- To investigate the etiology and outcomes of cardiac tamponade in patients with neoplastic disease.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of various pericardial fluid evacuation techniques.
Summary:
- A study of 40 cardiac tamponade patients (1972-1978) revealed neoplasms as the cause in 57.5%, with bronchial carcinoma being most frequent.
- Cardiac tamponade was the initial presentation of cancer in 9 cases.
- Pericardial fluid evacuation via puncture, surgical drainage, or catheter insertion rapidly relieved symptoms in all patients.
- Six patients survived 3-6 months, and two were followed for over 5 years.
Impact:
- Highlights the significant role of neoplasms in cardiac tamponade etiology.
- Demonstrates the efficacy of pericardial fluid drainage for symptom management and potential long-term survival in malignant pericarditis.