Dressler's Syndrome, (Postpericardiotomy Syndrome) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions

Dressler's syndrome (or postpericardiotomy syndrome) is classified as a form of pericarditis, inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart.
The inflammation is thought to be a response of the immune system after a traumatic injury or damage to the heart tissue such as from a heart attack or open heart surgery.
Dressler’s syndrome is less frequent that it used to be
Two forms of pericarditis can happen after a heart attack:
Early pericarditis:
This is a disorder that normally happens within 1 to...