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Tamponade or No Tamponade: That is the question

  Case An 87 year old female with a past medical history of untreated metastatic thyroid cancer presented with two weeks of gradually worsening anasarca, dyspnea, orthopnea and fatigue. Her ability to complete her activities of daily living had significantly decreased over this time.  Her physical exam was significant for bilateral lung crackles, diminished heart […]