Cardiac tamponade in a patient supported by veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract

Cardiac tamponade occurring in a patient supported on central veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is depicted in a transesophageal echocardiography image and associated rendering. Prompt recognition of tamponade, which can be assisted with echocardiography, and emergent evacuation is critical to restoring cardiovascular stability.

Keywords

• echo
• echocardiography
• ecmo
• tamponade
• transesophageal