A Case Report of Obstructive Shock from an Esophageal Bolus Leading to Left Atrial Compression
Introduction: Obstructive shock results from reduced cardiac output due to physical blockage of blood flow, such as cardiac tamponade. Cardiac tamponade compresses cardiac chambers, particularly the left atrium, causing decreased end-diastolic volume and cardiac output. Rapid fluid accumulation with...
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| Language: | English |
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eScholarship Publishing, University of California
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine |
| Online Access: | https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9jq4r5n2 |
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