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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