What is the term for a large collection of fluid in the pericardial sac that compresses the underlying structures?
A) hemathorax
B) pulmonary edema
C) pleural effusion
D) cardiac tamponade

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Cardiac tamponade is the condition where fluid accumulates in the pericardial sac, exerting pressure on the heart and hindering its ability to pump blood effectively.

What Is the Term for a Large Collection of Fluid