Rupture of the ascending aortic dissection into the pericardium can cause a rapid pericardial effusion resulting in cardiac tamponade which is frequently fatal. Acute aortic regurgitation can ...

of mercury. There were, however, individual variations in technic in the preparation, positioning and maintenance of the balloon tamponade. The Sengstaken-Blakemore tube was employed on 81 ...

aortic dissection or rupture, pericardial tamponade, coronary ostial obstruction or acute severe aortic regurgitation. In most cases these can be dealt with quickly, and by percutaneous means ...