Cardiac tamponade is the pressure that is built on the heart by blood or other fluid which accumulates in the space around the pericardium. Cardiac tamponade, also known as pericardial tamponade, is an acute type of pericardial effusion in which fluid, pus, blood, clots, or gas. Accumulation of fluid within the pericardium space results in cardiac compression, reduction in venous return is termed as cardiac tamponade depending upon pericardial distensibility. It requires immediate fluid restoration and other support to alleviate the physiologic condition. Peer review refers to the work done during the screening of submitted manuscripts and funding applications. This process encourages authors to meet the accepted standards of their discipline and reduces the dissemination of irrelevant findings, unwarranted claims, unacceptable interpretations, and personal views. Publications that have not undergone peer review are likely to be regarded with suspicion by academic scholars and professionals.
Last date updated on September, 2024