The Dressler syndrome after pulmonary embolism

Am J Cardiol. 1996 Aug 1;78(3):343-5. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(96)00290-1.

Abstract

A study was conducted in 14 patients with pericardial syndrome after pulmonary embolism. The role of right ventricular myocardial injury and noncardiogenic pulmonary edema in this syndrome is considered and its existence is established.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pericarditis / diagnosis
  • Pericarditis / drug therapy
  • Pericarditis / etiology*
  • Pulmonary Embolism / complications*
  • Pulmonary Embolism / diagnosis
  • Pulmonary Embolism / drug therapy
  • Syndrome