Key result
Abnormal wall movements of the right ventricle and atria on echocardiography identified cardiac tamponade with 92% sensitivity and 98% specificity.
Why the study?
Does echocardiographic evaluation of abnormal wall movements of the right ventricle and atria accurately identify cardiac tamponade in patients with pericardial effusion?
Population
126 patients with pericardial effusion (39 with cardiac tamponade and 87 without)
Comparison
Echocardiographic evaluation of abnormal wall… vs Absence of abnormal wall movements
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May aid tamponade detection via echo wall motion in effusion; hypothesis-generating from retrospective data, needs prospective validation.
Observational (n=126)
Does echocardiographic evaluation of abnormal wall movements of the right ventricle and atria accurately identify cardiac tamponade in patients with pericardial effusion?
Effect estimate: Sensitivity 92%, Specificity 98%
Echocardiographic assessment of abnormal wall movements of the right ventricle and atria provides high sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing cardiac tamponade in patients with pericardial effusion.
Fast et al. (1986) conducted an observational in Pericardial effusion (n=126). Abnormal wall movements on echocardiography vs. Absence of abnormal wall movements was evaluated on Diagnosis of cardiac tamponade (Sensitivity 92%, Specificity 98%). Abnormal wall movements of the right ventricle and atria on echocardiography identified cardiac tamponade with 92% sensitivity and 98% specificity.
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