#beckstriad

[readyems]

Important indications of Cardiac Tamponade

 (Blood in the pericardial sac)

Jugular Vein Distention: Due to increased venous pressure from blood backup from the Right Atrium, which is being compressed.

Muffled Heart Sounds: Due to the insulation of sound from the blood surrounding the heart,

Low Blood Pressure: The heart is being squeezed from the blood filling the pericardial sac, reducing cardiac output.

[healthkura]

Beck’s Triad in Cardiac Tamponade - HEALTH KURA

Acute cardiac tamponade triad or heart tamponade triad or Beck’s triad is a collection of classic cardiovascular signs of cardiac tamponade.