Cardiac tamponade
MONDO:0001297Acute compression of the heart caused by increased intrapericardial pressure due to the collection of blood or fluid in the pericardium from rupture of the heart, penetrating trauma, or progressive effusion.
Also known as: pericardial tamponade
3 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 3 tagged with Cardiac tamponade itself.
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Small incision during heart surgery may prevent dangerous Post-Op heart rhythm problem
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether making a small cut in the sac around the heart (posterior pericardiotomy) during open-heart surgery can prevent a common complication called atrial fibrillation. 210 adults having elective heart surgery in Yemen were randomly assigned to receive either t…
Sponsor: Taiz University - Faculty of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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3D printed hearts could revolutionize how doctors learn Life-Saving procedures
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether 3D printed heart models help medical students, nurses, and residents learn complex heart procedures better than traditional slide presentations. Fifty participants were randomly assigned to train with either the 3D models or slides. The goal was to see i…
Sponsor: Fu Jen Catholic University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC