Bacterial Pericarditis
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Anyone with chest pain accompanied by fever may require a cardiology evaluation, since these signs are sometimes related to bacterial pericarditis. This is an inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane that surrounds the heart, caused by a bacterial infection.
Common manifestations: Chest pain that may change with breathing or posture, fever, and a feeling of shortness of breath.
What is important to know? Because it is a condition that directly affects the heart, its study should be done in a timely manner.
Which specialist treats it? Evaluation falls to the cardiologist and, in children, the pediatric cardiologist; in some cases the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon or the general surgeon takes part. If chest pain and fever appear, seeing a professional promptly helps clarify the cause.
Data on 67 doctors who treat bacterial pericarditis
Which specialist treats bacterial pericarditis?
Bacterial pericarditis is treated by a cardiologist, and in children by a pediatric cardiologist, since they evaluate inflammation of the pericardium caused by infection. If you have severe chest pain and fever, see this specialist right away. You can find cardiologists near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in bacterial pericarditis
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Jose Luis Zamora Mendez
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Nava Fuentes
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. Alberto Martinez Matuk
Dr. Pedro Silva Sanchez
Dr. Feliciano Ramon Medellin Rodriguez
Dr. Samuel Ramos Linaje
Dr. Hector Carlos Carrizales Torres
Dr. Luis Miguel Garza Huerta
Dr. Rocio Maily Vázquez Martínez
Dr. Alfredo Delgado
Dr. Perla Santiago Garduza
Dr. Luis Ernesto Maldonado Villela
Dr. José Augusto Ortíz Mortera
Dr. Sergio Martinez Z.
Dr. Jose Carlos Licea Blanco
Frequently asked questions
What is bacterial pericarditis?
Anyone with chest pain accompanied by fever may require a cardiology evaluation, since these signs are sometimes related to bacterial pericarditis. This is an inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane that surrounds the heart, caused by a bacterial infection.
Which doctor treats bacterial pericarditis?
Bacterial pericarditis is treated by a cardiologist, and in children by a pediatric cardiologist, since they evaluate inflammation of the pericardium caused by infection. If you have severe chest pain and fever, see this specialist right away. You can find cardiologists near you through our directory.