The pathophysiology of ________ is one in which the pericardial sac fills with blood to the point where the chambers of the heart no longer fill adequately, usually secondary to trauma

A) pericardial effusion B) commotio cordis
C) hemopneumothorax D) cardiac tamponade


D

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