Beck’s triad
Beck’s triad
- Hypotension
- Jugular venous distension
- Muffled heart sounds – only found in a minority of patients
Cause
Cause – associated with acute cardiac tamponade- medical emergency
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology – excessive fluid accumulates in the pericardial sac around the heart and impairs its ability to pump blood.
Pathognomonic
Pathognomonic for – acute cardiac tamponade with presence of the Beck’s triad.
