beck's triad

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What does beck's triad mean?

Three medical signs associated with acute cardiac tamponade: low arterial blood pressure, distended neck veins, and distant, muffled heart sounds.

Where does beck's triad come from?

Developed by Claude Beck, a professor of cardiovascular surgery at Case Western Reserve University.

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