Possible causes of pulse paradox include which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Cardiac tamponade
b. Pericardial effusion
c. Constrictive pericarditis
d. Restrictive cardiomyopathy
e. Superior vena cava obstruction
f. Severe chronic obstructive lung disease
A, B, C, D, E, F
Possible causes of pulse paradox include cardiac tamponade, pericardial effusion, constrictive pericarditis, restrictive cardiomyopathy, severe chronic obstructive lung disease, and superior vena cava obstruction.
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