Purulent Pericarditis
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Purulent pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane that surrounds the heart, with an accumulation of pus due to a bacterial infection. It is rare but serious, and requires timely medical attention.
How it may present: chest pain, fever, difficulty breathing, and a feeling of general malaise that tends to appear quickly.
When to seek care? Chest pain with fever or difficulty breathing are signs that warrant medical evaluation without delay.
Who treats it? The cardiologist and, in children, the pediatric cardiologist study this condition, with the participation of the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon when the case requires it. If these symptoms appear, seeking medical attention promptly is essential for an appropriate evaluation.
Data on 53 doctors who treat purulent pericarditis
Which specialist treats purulent pericarditis?
Purulent pericarditis is treated by a cardiologist, who evaluates and manages this serious infection of the pericardium. If you have severe chest pain, high fever, and trouble breathing, seek urgent care with this specialist. You can find cardiologists near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in purulent pericarditis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Frequently asked questions
What is purulent pericarditis?
Purulent pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane that surrounds the heart, with an accumulation of pus due to a bacterial infection. It is rare but serious, and requires timely medical attention.
Which doctor treats purulent pericarditis?
Purulent pericarditis is treated by a cardiologist, who evaluates and manages this serious infection of the pericardium. If you have severe chest pain, high fever, and trouble breathing, seek urgent care with this specialist. You can find cardiologists near you through our directory.