An unusual case of acute cardiac tamponade caused by a cardiac hemangioma

Cardiac hemangiomas are exceedingly rare and can lead to cardiac tamponade. Cardiac tamponade is a true medical emergency that can cause cardiovascular collapse and death if not managed appropriately. There are many causes of cardiac tamponade such as trauma, autoimmune causes, and malignancy. Cardiac tumors are difficult to diagnose and may be present on advanced imaging including cardiac MRI. For patients with cardiac tumors causing tamponade, emergent pericardiocentesis and cardiovascular surgery consultation are necessary in management. We present a unique case of cardiac tamponade caused by a cardiac hemangioma. (C) 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Cardiac hemangiomas are rare and can lead to cardiac tamponade, which is a true medical emergency requiring prompt management to prevent cardiovascular collapse and death. There are various causes of cardiac tamponade, necessitating timely imaging studies like cardiac MRI and emergent interventions.