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(Chest. 1973;63:909-911.)
© 1973 American College of Chest Physicians

Cardiac Tamponade after Open Heart Surgery

Description of a Rapid, Safe Technique for Correction and Presentation of Six Cases

J. F. Hoffman M.D.1; R. J. Flemma M.D., F.C.C.P.1; A. J. Tector M.D.1; and Derward Lepley Jr. M.D.1

1 Medical college of Wisconsin and St. Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee

Cardiac tamponade after open heart surgery is a life-threatening situation that must be diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible. The causes, diagnosis and management of this problem are discussed. Six cases are presented.






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