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Cardiac Tamponade
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the condition diagnosed?
The diagnosis can be made by the presence of abnormal pulses and an abnormal electrocardiogram, also known as an ECG. A chest X-ray may show changes in the shape of your heart. Echocardiography, which is an ultrasound of your heart, or more invasive tests such as cardiac catheterization can confirm the diagnosis.