Pericarditis
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Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the thin sac-shaped membrane that surrounds and protects the heart.
Common symptoms: chest pain that usually changes with breathing or posture, sometimes accompanied by fever or a feeling of shortness of breath.
When to see a doctor? In the presence of chest pain that does not subside or that intensifies, it is advisable to seek prompt care to rule out other causes and clarify the origin.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist is the one who evaluates the heart and its structures; in children, pediatric cardiology takes part. Persistent chest pain always deserves a professional examination to assess it carefully.
Data on 1,178 doctors who treat pericarditis
Which specialist treats pericarditis?
Pericarditis should be evaluated by a cardiologist, a heart specialist, who identifies the cause of the inflammation; a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon may be involved in severe cases, a pediatric cardiologist treats children, and a general practitioner can provide the initial assessment.
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Doctors specialized in pericarditis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Frequently asked questions
What is pericarditis?
Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the thin sac-shaped membrane that surrounds and protects the heart.
Which doctor treats pericarditis?
Pericarditis should be evaluated by a cardiologist, a heart specialist, who identifies the cause of the inflammation; a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon may be involved in severe cases, a pediatric cardiologist treats children, and a general practitioner can provide the initial assessment.