Publication Type : Journal Article
Publisher : Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Source : Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Url : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34840443/
Campus : Kochi
School : School of Medicine
Department : C. V. T. S.
Year : 2022
Abstract : We present two patients who turned positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) after elective cardiac surgery, developing postoperative pericardial effusion with tamponade. One of the patients who presented with tamponade had no other symptoms of COVID-19 infection. COVID-19 can rarely present with cardiac manifestations including pericardial effusion and tamponade. In the post cardiac surgery setting, this effect of the virus may be accentuated. Hence, a high index of suspicion and prompt management are the keys for a successful outcome.
Cite this Research Publication : Gopal K, Ahamed H, Jose R, Varma PK. "Cardiac tamponade as a presentation of COVID-19 after cardiac surgery," Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;38(2):191-194. doi:10.1007/s12055-021-01270-6