Cardiac Tamponade, is the build-up of fluid in the sac around the heart (pericardium) resulting in pressure and difficulty in compression of the heart which results in reduced blood volume to be pumped by the heart. The symptoms of cardiac tamponade include shortness of breath, weakness, light-headedness, cough, fatigue, swelling of the abdomen and veins in the arms or legs, or other areas, pale, blue or grey-tinted skin, rapid heartbeat, anxiety or ... Read more