acute compression triad
Definition: the rising venous pressure, falling arterial pressure, and decreased heart sounds of pericardial tamponade.
Synonym(s): Beck triad
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Definition: the rising venous pressure, falling arterial pressure, and decreased heart sounds of pericardial tamponade.
Synonym(s): Beck triad
Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.