Dressler Syndrome - Postmyocardlal Infarctlon syndrome ...

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Dressler Syndrome - 

Postmyocardlal Infarctlon syndrome / Postpericardlotomy pericarditis

• Occurs 2 -10 weeks post myocardial infarction 

• Persistent low-grade fever

• Chest pain (pleuritic) 

• Pericarditis (friction rub on exam) 

• Usually resolves spontaneously

• Colchicine, Steroids, NSAIDS (less Often) 



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Dr. Gerald Diaz

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