Section: USMLE

Question 56 of 60

56) A 65 year-old man is admitted to the coronary care unit with a diagnosis of a large myocardial infarct (MI) of the left ventricle. On his 6th postinfarct day, he goes into shock and dies, manifesting signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade. Which of the following complications is the most likely cause of this patient’s death?