Dressler Syndrome
Reviewed by the medical team of El Doctor Editorial policy
Dressler syndrome is an inflammation of the pericardium -the membrane that surrounds the heart- that can appear weeks after damage to the heart muscle, such as a heart attack or heart surgery, due to a response of the immune system.
Common symptoms: It usually presents with chest pain that changes with breathing or posture, fever, and a general feeling of malaise or fatigue.
When to see a doctor? Persistent chest pain, especially after a recent cardiac event, always warrants a review; it is never advisable to wait to have a professional assess it.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist is the one who studies and follows up on this condition, and when it is related to surgery, the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon may also take part.
Data on 46 doctors who treat dressler syndrome
Which specialist treats dressler syndrome?
Dressler syndrome is treated by a cardiologist, who follows up on the inflammation after a cardiac event; a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon steps in if a procedure is needed. You can book these specialists if you have chest pain or fever after a recent heart attack.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in dressler syndrome
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Gerardo Arteaga Cárdenas
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Rigoberto Hernández
Frequently asked questions
What is dressler syndrome?
Dressler syndrome is an inflammation of the pericardium -the membrane that surrounds the heart- that can appear weeks after damage to the heart muscle, such as a heart attack or heart surgery, due to a response of the immune system.
Which doctor treats dressler syndrome?
Dressler syndrome is treated by a cardiologist, who follows up on the inflammation after a cardiac event; a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon steps in if a procedure is needed. You can book these specialists if you have chest pain or fever after a recent heart attack.