Pericardial Effusions and Cardiac Tamponade...Pulsus paradoxus is helpful, but is often...
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Pericardial Effusions and Cardiac Tamponade
August 2014
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What is your comfort level with making the diagnosis of cardiac tamponade in a patient with a pericardial effusion?
A. Low B. Medium C. High
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Which part of pericardial effusion/cardiac tamponade evaluation do you find to be most challenging? A. Recognizing pertinent
symptoms B. Recognizing pertinent
physical exam findings C. Reviewing imaging
studies (echo) D. Reviewing
hemodynamics (cath) E. Deciding whether to
perform pericardiocentesis
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What is the most sensitive physical exam sign in the diagnosis of cardiac tamponade?
A. Diminished heart sounds
B. Pulsus paradoxus >10 mm Hg
C. Hypotension D. Elevated JVP E. Tachycardia
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What is the hemodynamic hallmark of cardiac tamponade when measured in the cath lab?
A. Elevated LVEDP B. Aortic hypotension C. Dip and plateau or
“square root” sign D. Diastolic equalization
of chamber pressures
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Which method of pericardiocentesis is preferable in terms of risk/benefits?
A. Subxiphoid B. Parasternal C. Apical D. It depends…
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Objectives
Briefly review pericardial structure and function Describe hemodynamic pathophysiology Discuss physical examination data Outline a method to approach echocardiographic
evaluation of effusion Decide between options for therapy in tamponade
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Pericardial Anatomy - Layers
Fibrosa Adherent to parietal
serosal layer Not a true sac
Serosa Reflects to form
visceral (epicardium) and parietal pericardium
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Pericardial Anatomy - Histology
Serosal layer (both visceral and parietal pericardium) Monocellular layer Lined with
mesothelial cells – microvilli Bear friction,
facilitate fluid/ion exchange Actin filaments Cytoskeletal
filaments
Shabetai R. In: The Pericardium. New York: Grune & Stratton, 1981: 22.
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Serosal Layers of the Pericardium
J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2013;26:965-1012.
A. Full thickness parietal pericardium
B. Blood vessels within parietal pericardium
C. Visceral pericardium with microvilli and epicardial adipose
D. Visceral pericardium with thin layer of mesothelial cells separating myocardium
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Pericardial Anatomy - Histology
Fibrosal layer Fibrocollagenous
tissue Elastin Approximately 1-
3 mm thick
Spodick DH. In: The Pericardium. New York: Marcel Dekker, 1997: 12.
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Pericardial Anatomy – Parietal Sac
J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2013;26:965-1012.
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Pericardial Anatomy – Reflections/Sinuses
J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2013;26:965-1012.
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Etiologies of Pericardial Effusions
Idiopathic Infectious Viral Bacterial
Inflammatory/CTD Post MI Acute after STEMI Delayed – Dressler’s
Systemic disease Uremia Hypothyroidism
Malignancy Miscellaneous Trauma Surgery Pacemaker placement
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Objectives
Briefly review pericardial structure and function Describe hemodynamic pathophysiology Discuss physical examination data Outline a method to approach echocardiographic
evaluation of effusion Decide between options for therapy in tamponade
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Cardiac Tamponade Hemodynamics
Intrapericardial
pressures
Atrial pressure
Impedance of venous return
Systemic venous
congestion
Reduced cardiac output
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JAMA. 2007;297:1810-1818
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JAMA. 2007;297:1810-1818
Normal IVS Interdependence “Pulsus Normalus”
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JAMA. 2007;297:1810-1818
Exaggerated IVS Interdependence Pulsus Paradoxus
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I feel comfortable assessing for pulsus paradoxus
A. True B. False
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Measurement of Pulsus Paradoxus
JAMA. 2007;297:1810-1818
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Objectives
Briefly review pericardial structure and function Describe hemodynamic pathophysiology Discuss physical examination data Outline a method to approach echocardiographic
evaluation of effusion Decide between options for therapy in tamponade
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Despite its sensitivity, exercise appropriate skepticism of PP
Presence may be masked by:
Hypotension Pericardial adhesions AI ASDs RVH
Can result from other conditions:
COPD CHF MS Massive PE Severe hypovolemic
shock Obesity Tense ascites
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Objectives
Briefly review pericardial structure and function Describe hemodynamic pathophysiology Discuss physical examination data Outline a method to approach echocardiographic
evaluation of effusion Decide between options for therapy in tamponade
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1. Is There a Pericardial Effusion?
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2. How Big is the Effusion?
Parasternal Long Axis
Parasternal Short Axis
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2. How Big is the Effusion?
Parasternal Long Axis
Apical 4 Chamber
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2. How Big is the Effusion?
Parasternal Long Axis
Parasternal Short Axis
Subcostal 4 Chamber
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3. Is it Circumferential? Localized?
Apical 4 Chamber Parasternal Short Axis
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4. What Are the Characteristics of the Effusion?
Apical 4 Chamber Parasternal Long Axis
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5. How is the Right Heart Doing? Right Atrium
Apical 4 chamber
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5. How is the Right Heart Doing? RVOT
M-mode of the Parasternal Long Axis
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5. How is the Right Heart Doing? Right Ventricle
M-mode of Parasternal Short Axis
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6. Is There Evidence of Venous Congestion?
Subcostal View of IVC
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7. What Are the Hemodynamic Consequences of the Effusion?
Pulsed doppler – tricuspid valve inflow varies with respiration by ≥ 25%
Insp Insp Exp Exp
Pulsed doppler – mitral valve inflow varies with respiration
by ≥ 15%
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7. What Are the Hemodynamic Consequences of the Effusion?
Insp Insp Exp Exp
Pulsed doppler – pulmonic valve inflow varies with
respiration
Pulsed doppler – aortic valve inflow varies with
respiration
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Echo Evaluation of Effusion
1. Is there a pericardial effusion? 2. How big is the effusion? 3. Is it localized? Circumferential? 4. What are the characteristics of the effusion? 5. How is the right heart doing? 6. Is there evidence of venous congestion? 7. What are the hemodynamic consequences of the
effusion?
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Objectives
Briefly review pericardial structure and function Describe hemodynamic pathophysiology Discuss physical examination data Outline a method to approach echocardiographic
evaluation of effusion Decide between options for therapy in tamponade
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Which type of pericardiocentesis approach have you done the most?
A. Subxiphoid B. Parasternal C. Apical
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Approaches to Pericardiocentesis Subxiphoid
Clin Anat. 2012; 25: 872-881c
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Clin Anat. 2012; 25: 872-881c
Approaches to Pericardiocentesis Subxiphoid
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Approaches to Pericardiocentesis “Echo-Guided” – Parasternal and Apical
Korean Circ J 2012; 42:725-734
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Korean Circ J 2012; 42:725-734
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Korean Circ J 2012; 42:725-734
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Approaches to Pericardiocentesis Risks/Benefits
Technique Pros Cons Subxiphoid Safest approach in emergent
situation Needle in direct contact with
diaphragm, with less risk of injuring the pleura
Highest rates of morbidity and mortality
Irritation to diaphragm and phrenic nerve.
Highest risk of liver injury Possibility of colon or stomach
perforation Parasternal Cardiac notch of left lung leaves
pericardium exposed
Possible higher risk of pneumothorax than with subxiphoid
Internal thoracic vessels lie close to sternal margin
Apical Smaller sized vessels near the
apex L lateral position allows pericardial
fluid to accumulate around the apex
Bare area over apex where pleura usually absent
Piercing wall of left ventricle results in higher rate of ven- tricular fibrillation
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Take Home Points
The pericardium is more than just a sac Pulsus paradoxus is helpful, but is often non-
specific, especially in intermediate volume effusions Diastolic equalization = tamponade Cardiac tamponade is a clinical diagnosis Consider the anatomy when planning your
intervention