An unusual complication of pneumococcal pneumonia: Acute tamponade due to purulent pericarditis

Tatli, Ersan; Buyuklu, MUTLU; Altun, Armagan

doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.02.042

An unusual complication of pneumococcal pneumonia: Acute tamponade due to purulent pericarditis

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Tatli E., Buyuklu M., Altun A.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY, vol.119, no.1, 2007 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 119 Issue: 1
Publication Date: 2007
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.02.042
Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Erzincan Binali Yildirim University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The incidence of purulent pericarditis has declined, however mortality remains high. Few cases so far of cardiac tamponade related with purulent pericarditis which is a rare complication of pneumococcal pneumonia have been published in the literature. We report a case of the development of cardiac tamponade due to pneumococcal pneumonia and emphasize the importance of early recognition, prompt institution of appropriate antibiotic therapy, and early surgical drainage for survival. (C) 2007 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.