title: Neoplastic cardiac tamponade.
abstract: Once thought to be rare, neoplastic cardiac tamponade is beginning to be recognized more frequently, and is occasionally the presenting symptom of neoplastic disease. This article provides the critical care nurse with the knowledge necessary for care of the patient with neoplastic cardiac tamponade.
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Joiner
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Kolodychuk
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D003422:Critical Care; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning