Pericardial Tamponade
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Pericardial tamponade is the buildup of fluid in the membrane that surrounds the heart, the pericardium, in an amount large enough to make it hard for the heart to fill and pump normally. It is considered a situation that requires urgent medical attention.
Common symptoms: difficulty breathing, a feeling of pressure or discomfort in the chest, fatigue, dizziness, and, at times, low blood pressure.
When to see a doctor? The sudden onset of shortness of breath or severe chest discomfort requires immediate attention, without postponing the visit.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist evaluates the heart in adults and the pediatric cardiologist in childhood, while the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon or the general surgeon steps in depending on the case. With symptoms like these, the safest course is to seek evaluation without delay.
Data on 95 doctors who treat pericardial tamponade
Which specialist treats pericardial tamponade?
Pericardial tamponade is a buildup of fluid around the heart that prevents it from pumping normally, a medical emergency. A cardiologist evaluates and treats this condition, and a cardiothoracic surgeon steps in when surgical drainage is needed. If you have severe difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, or chest pain, seek care from one of these specialists immediately.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in pericardial tamponade
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
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. Pamela Avila Lamadrid
Dr. Jesus Serrano Jaimes
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Frequently asked questions
What is pericardial tamponade?
Pericardial tamponade is the buildup of fluid in the membrane that surrounds the heart, the pericardium, in an amount large enough to make it hard for the heart to fill and pump normally. It is considered a situation that requires urgent medical attention.
Which doctor treats pericardial tamponade?
Pericardial tamponade is a buildup of fluid around the heart that prevents it from pumping normally, a medical emergency. A cardiologist evaluates and treats this condition, and a cardiothoracic surgeon steps in when surgical drainage is needed. If you have severe difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, or chest pain, seek care from one of these specialists immediately.