Atypical presentation of cardiac tamponade in pulmonary hypertension , a
case report and review of the literature
Abstract
A young woman with systemic sclerosis, hypothyroidism and pulmonary
hypertension was admitted to our center with massive pericardial
effusion and left ventricular (LV) collapse. Despite undergoing
successful pericardiocentesis, she passed away a month later. The best
therapeutic approach in this situation remains to be determined