What is the mechanism of death following cardiac tamponade?
A) Impaired cardiac contraction due to inflammation surrounding a myocardial infarction
B) Compression of the heart by the blood on the pericardial sac, which impairs filling in diastole
C) Overdistension of the ventricles due to heart failure
D) Venous pressure rises and pulse pressure widens

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Cardiac tamponade occurs when fluid accumulates in the pericardial sac, compressing the heart and impairing its ability to fill properly during diastole, leading to decreased cardiac output and potentially fatal consequences.

What Is the Mechanism of Death Following Cardiac Tamponade