Cardiac Tamponade
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Cardiac tamponade is a serious situation in which fluid accumulates in the sac that surrounds the heart, the pericardium, exerting pressure that makes it hard for the heart to fill and pump blood normally.
Frequent symptoms: difficulty breathing, a feeling of pressure in the chest, dizziness, a rapid heartbeat, or fainting. It is a condition that can be life-threatening.
When to see a doctor? It requires immediate emergency care; you should not wait for the symptoms to ease on their own.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist, the cardiovascular surgeon, and the emergency physician take part in its care, and in minors the pediatric cardiologist. If compatible symptoms appear, the essential thing is to seek emergency medical help immediately.
Data on 138 doctors who treat cardiac tamponade
Which specialist treats cardiac tamponade?
If you have cardiac tamponade, it's best to consult a cardiologist, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, or an emergency medicine physician. This specialist can evaluate your symptoms and guide you on next steps. You can browse verified specialist profiles and book an appointment.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in cardiac tamponade
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
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
Frequently asked questions
What is cardiac tamponade?
Cardiac tamponade is a serious situation in which fluid accumulates in the sac that surrounds the heart, the pericardium, exerting pressure that makes it hard for the heart to fill and pump blood normally.
Which doctor treats cardiac tamponade?
If you have cardiac tamponade, it's best to consult a cardiologist, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, or an emergency medicine physician. This specialist can evaluate your symptoms and guide you on next steps. You can browse verified specialist profiles and book an appointment.