Question

What are the signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade (pericardial tamponade)?

Accepted Answer

The signs and symptoms of this are referred to as Beck's triad, and include: distended or engorged jugular veins seen on both sides of the trachea, a narrowing pulse pressure (difference between systolic and diasystolic), and muffled heart sounds.

Front	What are the signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade (pericardial tamponade)?
Back	The signs and symptoms of this are referred to as Beck's triad, and include: distended or engorged jugular veins seen on both sides of the trachea, a narrowing pulse pressure (difference between systolic and diasystolic), and muffled heart sounds.

Signs Symptoms Cardiac Tamponade Pericardial Referred Beck's Triad