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What does subtle diastolic septal bounce indicate. trace fluid in pericardium. resting pulse 95-104. winded walking 2 blocks. 3 months post window?

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Dr. Michael Ginsburg answered

Specializes in Interventional Radiology

Septal bounce: The septal bounce is a paradoxical motion of the interventricular septum initially directed towards and then away from the left ventricle during diastole. Typically seen in constrictive pericarditis & cardiac tamponade due to ventricular interdependence, but can at times be seen in right ventricular dysfunction. Pericardial window was done presumably for drainage of accumulated pericardial fluid?

Answered 2/9/2017

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