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EKG showing sinus tachycardia with S wave in lead I, Q wave in lead III, and electrical alternans.
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EKG showed sinus tachycardia with S wave in lead I, Q wave in lead III, and electrical alternans (Figure 1).
CTA chest with a moderate pericardial effusion.
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CTA was negative for pulmonary embolism but revealed a moderate pericardial effusion and bilateral pulmonary opacities (Figure 2).
Echocardiogram showing tamponade with solid component in effusion consistent with fibropurulent exudate.
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Subsequent echocardiogram was consistent with tamponade with a solid component in the effusion (Figure 3).