Large pericardial effusion. “Swinging heart”
by Nanda Navin C

Comprehensive Textbook of Echocardiography

by Navin C Nanda
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Oscillatory motion of the apex is seen within a large pericardial effusion from the parasternal long-axis view. Note this phasic motion of the heart is responsible for “electrical alternans” on ECG.

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