When Air Surrounds the Heart

A patient presents with findings of air in the pericardium on a Chest Radiograph. Explore the diagnosis and management of this rare but critical condition.

Pneumopericardium


What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Achalasia
Aortic dissection
Esophageal perforation
Pneumopericardium
Ventricular rupture

Cardiac Tamponade, Cardiology, Chest Radiograph, Pericardiocentesis, Pneumopericardium

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