Beck’s triad is characterised by hypotension, jugular vein distention, and diminished or muffled heart sounds on cardiac auscultation.
How To Remember Beck’s Triad (Cardiac Tamponade) ?
Beck’s Triad
- Distant heart sounds
- Distended jugular veins
- Decreased arterial pressure
Mnemonic: “3 D’s“
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