Cardiac Emergencies in Intensive Care Unit

Abstract

Cardiac emergencies in ICU Cardiovascular emergencies are life-threatening disorders that must be recognized immediately to avoid delay in treatment and to minimize morbidity and mortality. Patients may present with severe hypertension, chest pain, dysrhythmia, or cardiopulmonary arrest. Cardiac Tamponade (Pericardial Effusion) Cardiac tamponade is a life-threatening condition that can be palliated or cured, depending on its cause and on the timeliness of treatment. Cardiac tamponade occurs when fluid in the pericardial space reaches a pressure exceeding central venous pressure For all patients, malignant diseases are the most common cause of pericardial tamponade. Tamponade can occur as a result of any type of pericarditis Symptoms vary with the acuteness and underlying cause of the tamponade. Patients with acute tamponade may present with dyspnea, tachycardia, and tachypnea. Cardiac tamponade is a medical emergency. Preferably,