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This is a triad which can indicate increased intracranial pressure. It consists of bradycardia, irregular respirations and a wide pulse pressure.
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b
Cushing's triad
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This is a triad to determine venous thrombosis risk, consisting of stasis, hypercoagulability and vessel injury.
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e
Virchow's triad
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The patient is experiencing a cardiac tamponade which is a medical emergency. Beck's triad is classic of cardiac tamponade with hypotension, raised JVP and muffled, quiet heart sounds.
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a
Beck's triad
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This consists of bronchial asthma, nasal polyps and aspirin sensitivity and is also known as aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD).
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d
Samter's triad
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This is a triad consisting of interstitial keratitis, malformed teeth and deafness which is a common pattern of presentations for congenital syphilis.
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c
Hutchinson's triad
Concept
Chapter
2693
3696
Cardiac Tamponade
Topic
134
Cardiology
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A patient presents to A&E with severe shortness of breath, confusion and tachycardia. On examination, the patient is hypotensive, and has a raised jugular venous pressure (JVP) and muffled heart sounds.

Given the likely diagnosis, which of the following describes this triad of signs?
a