Post-Myocardial Infarction Complications: A Case of Cardiac Tamponade Secondary to Dressler’s Syndrome

Yıl 2024, Cilt: 15 Sayı: 3, 80 - 83, 22.09.2024

Chun Chau Tan , Chau Yi Wen Evelyn Aireen Zamhot

https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1515588

Öz

Introduction: Cardiac tamponade, a rare but life-threatening complication following myocardial infarction (MI), can manifest acutely and necessitate urgent intervention.
Case Report: We present the clinical course of a 47-year-old male who developed cardiac tamponade secondary to Dressler’s syndrome three weeks after a non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). The patient presented with epigastric pain, a syncopal episode, and hypotension. Bedside echocardiography revealed a massive pericardial effusion with signs of tamponade physiology. Promptly performing emergency pericardiocentesis led to significant clinical improvement.
Conclusion: Early recognition and management are crucial to preventing life-threatening complications.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Cardiac Tamponade, Dressler Syndrome, Pericardiocentesis

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