Case discussion

Another case discussion for the experts here on this forum. 75 year old with atrial fibrillation on Eliquis, brought in with fractured hip. Orthopedic surgery books the procedure 3 days later (unclear why delayed) for hemiarthroplasty. Labs are fairly OK, nothing absurd. Hct 28, On TTE 1 day ago, there is large pericardial effusion (unknown etiology) with evidence of right atrial collapse, right ventricle inversion, respiratory variations. Diffuse hypokinesis, with LVEF 35%. However... Case discussion
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