The following features are indicative of Dressler Syndrome:
chest pain
fever
pleuritic pain
pericarditis
pericardial effusion
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Common Causes of Dressler Syndrome
The following are the most common causes of Dressler Syndrome:
autoimmune inflammatory reaction
heart attack
Risk Factors for Dressler Syndrome
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Dressler Syndrome:
viral infections
surgeries involving greater myocardial damage
younger age
prior history of pericarditis
prior treatment with prednisone
B negative blood type
use of halothane anesthesia
Prevention of Dressler Syndrome
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Dressler Syndrome. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
physical activity
use of substituting polyunsaturated fats such as olive oil and rapeseed oil
dietary modifications
meditation
Occurrence of Dressler Syndrome
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Dressler Syndrome cases seen each year worldwide:
Common between 1 - 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Dressler Syndrome most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged > 50 years
Common Gender
Dressler Syndrome can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Dressler Syndrome
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Dressler Syndrome:
Echocardiogram: To check an image of heart
Electrocardiogram: To record electrical impulses in heart
Chest X-ray: Helps to detect fluid building up around the heart or lungs
Blood testing: To diagnose inflammatory activity that's consistent with Dressler's syndrome
Doctor for Diagnosis of Dressler Syndrome
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Dressler Syndrome:
Radiologist
Complications of Dressler Syndrome if untreated
Yes, Dressler Syndrome causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Dressler Syndrome is left untreated:
cardiac tamponade
congestive heart failure
constrictive pericarditis
Procedures for Treatment of Dressler Syndrome
The following procedures are used to treat Dressler Syndrome:
Pericardiectomy: To remove part of the pericardium
Pericardiocentesis: To remove excess fluid surrounding the heart
Self-care for Dressler Syndrome
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Dressler Syndrome:
Physical activity: Helps to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
Use of substituting polyunsaturated fats: Helps to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction
Time for Treatment of Dressler Syndrome
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Dressler Syndrome to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision: