E-TAP: A Novel Echocardiographic Risk Stratification Score in the Assessment of Cardiac Tamponade and Decision Making for Pericardiocentesis.
BACKGROUND Echocardiographic findings suggesting hemodynamic compromise can precede clinical deterioration in cardiac tamponade. We aim to validate echocardiographic predictors for tamponade and construct a simple imaging-based risk stratification model to guide prompt management plans. METHODS We retrospectively stu...