ECG/Diagnostic imaging

Frequencies (n = 67)

Percentage (%)

Electrocardiogram

Sinus tachycardia

65

97.01

Low QRS voltage

27

40.29

Electrical alternans

39

56.71

PR segment depression

2

2.32

Chest X-ray

Water bottle heart

67

100

Pleural effusion

38

56.71

Pulmonary TB lesion

9

13.43

Echocardiography

Small effusion (<10 mm)

0

0

Moderate effusion (10 - 20 mm)

28

43.28

Large effusion (>10 mm)

39

58.20

Circumferential effusion

42

62.68

Focal effusion

25

37.31

Cardiac tamponade signs

38

56.71