Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is NOT true of pericardial tamponade?
A) It is most often associated with penetrating trauma.
B) The systolic blood pressure increases significantly on inspiration.
C) As little as 150 mL of blood can cause pericardial tamponade.
D) The pathophysiology results in increased venous pressure and decreased cardiac output.
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