Dressler syndrome
Dressler syndrome (pronounced: DRES-ler SIN-drome) is a secondary form of pericarditis that is classified as a type of postpericardiotomy syndrome that occurs in the setting of injury to the heart or the pericardium (the outer lining of the heart). Named after Dr. William Dressler, it is a syndrome of inflammation and resultant pericardial effusion that occurs after myocardial infarction (heart attack).
Etymology
The syndrome is named after Dr. William Dressler (1890–1969), an American cardiologist who first described this condition in 1956.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Dressler syndrome include chest pain, fever, malaise, fatigue, anxiety, nausea, tachycardia, and tachypnea. The chest pain is usually pleuritic in nature, which means it changes with the patient's breathing.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is typically made based on the patient's history and physical examination, supported by the results of an electrocardiogram (ECG), chest X-ray, and blood tests.
Treatment
Treatment usually involves aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). In some cases, colchicine or corticosteroids may be used.
Prognosis
With treatment, most people recover from Dressler syndrome, although it can recur.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dressler syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Dressler syndrome
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