Postsurgical Left Atrial Compression due to Hemopericardium Resulting in Liver Failure: A Rare Cause of Cardiac Tamponade

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  Figure 1. Two-dimensional TTE parasternal short-axis view at the midventricular level demonstrates a large loculated posterior pericardial effusion (arrow).

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  Figure 2. Two-dimensional TTE parasternal long-axis (A) and apical 4-chamber views (B), systolic phase, demonstrate a small compressed LA due to posterior pericardial effusion. Single arrow (top) indicates a small compressed LA, and double arrows (bottom) point to the effusion compressing the LA.

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  Figure 3. Two-dimensional TTE subcostal view demonstrates a dilated IVC with minimal respiratory variation (IVC plethora).

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  Figure 4. Contrast-enhanced thoracoabdominal CT scan, axial (A) and coronal (B) displays, demonstrates a large focal pericardial effusion with inferior extension and LA compression (arrows).

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  Figure 5. Two-dimensional TTE parasternal long (A) and short (B) axis displays in early systolic phase obtained after evacuation of the pericardial effusion demonstrate normal LA size and a small focal pericardial effusion.