By compression: If a tension pneumothorax develops, cardiopulmonary collapse may develop.
Answered 8/14/2012
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Tension: If the collapsed lung (pneumothorax) creates enough pressure, it can compress the right side of heart. This decreases the blood return to the heart. Without adequate blood return, your heart does not have enough blood to pump out to your body. This is called tension pneumothorax. This is rapidly fatal.
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