Purulent Pericarditis treatment in Magdalena Contreras

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.