[Solid masses in the pericardial cavity during the acute phase of myocardial infarct--an echocardiographic sign of hemopericardium]

Vnitr Lek. 1990 Mar;36(3):275-8.
[Article in Slovak]

Abstract

The author describes a case of a patient with haemopericardium during the acute stage of myocardial infarction. In the echocardiographic tracing since the development of the tamponade a thrombus was seen in the pericardial cavity, its organization and gradual complete absorption in the course of a one-year follow up. The finding of echogenic masses in the pericardial cavity containing fluid is highly specific for hemopericardium.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Tamponade / etiology
  • Echocardiography*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Infarction / complications*
  • Pericardial Effusion / diagnosis*
  • Pericardial Effusion / etiology