Rhabdomyolysis with pericardial tamponade.

King, D L · Ann Emerg Med · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A young man developed an acute illness and presented to the hospital in shock. On admission, both severe rhabdomyolysis and pericardial tamponade were present, the tamponade occurring as a complication of pericarditis. Echocardiography was required for rapid diagnosis of the cardiac tamponade. The etiology of this severe, life-threatening illness is discussed.

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