Tamponade
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Cardiac tamponade is the accumulation of fluid in the sac that surrounds the heart, called the pericardium, which puts pressure on the organ and limits its ability to fill and pump blood normally.
Frequent symptoms: it may present with difficulty breathing, a feeling of pressure or discomfort in the chest, a rapid heartbeat, and weakness.
When to see a doctor? Since this is a condition that can affect how the heart works, in the event of shortness of breath or sudden chest discomfort it is best to seek care without delay.
Which specialist treats it? Its study falls to the cardiologist and, in cases that warrant it, the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon; in minors the pediatric cardiologist gets involved.
Data on 103 doctors who treat tamponade
Which specialist treats tamponade?
For tamponade, the recommended specialist to see is a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon or a cardiologist. This specialist can evaluate your symptoms and guide you on next steps. You can find specialists near you and schedule a consultation.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in tamponade
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. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
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
Frequently asked questions
What is tamponade?
Cardiac tamponade is the accumulation of fluid in the sac that surrounds the heart, called the pericardium, which puts pressure on the organ and limits its ability to fill and pump blood normally.
Which doctor treats tamponade?
For tamponade, the recommended specialist to see is a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon or a cardiologist. This specialist can evaluate your symptoms and guide you on next steps. You can find specialists near you and schedule a consultation.