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Pericarditis Treatment in Spain

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Hospitals and clinics offering Pericarditis Treatment in Spain

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Hospital Quirónsalud Malaga

With more than 36 medical specialties, 200 physicians and surgeons of the highest level, Quironsalud Hospital Malaga is one of the most pertinent hospitals in Spain.

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Vithas Xanit International Hospital

The Cardiology Area has become a great benchmark at Vithas Xanit International Hospital. We offer personalised care, fast diagnosis for any cardiovascular disease with the most advanced technology.

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Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella

This international hospital incorporates prestigious doctors, invests in research and development, technology and continuing education that enhances skills, in facilities, and in an increased operational efficiency in order to provide nothing but the best

Listed cardiologists:

Dr. Said Barakat

Cardiology - Head of Service, Head of Clinical and Complementary Tests

Dr. Javier Rodriguez Alzueta

Cardiology - Head of Service, Head of Electrophysiology and Arrhythmias Section

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Quirónsalud Madrid University Hospital

An ISO certified modern private hospital, which was opened in 2006, and is part of the Quironsalud Hospital Group. This tertiary care hospital has certified medical specialties capable of treating the most complicated medical cases.

Listed cardiologist:

Dr. José Ángel Cabrera Rodríguez

Head of Division of Cardiology

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Hospital Universitario HM Sanchinarro

At HM Sanchinarro Hospital, they offer a comprehensive service to attend to your heart problems. Their cardiology unit includes: Clinical Cardiology, Heart Failure and Arrhythmias.

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Grupo Hospitalario Quirónsalud

Quirón has an internationally prestigious medical staff, the largest in the sector, and is also the principal hospital network in terms of patient numbers and care facility area. The group administers 47 healthcare centers, more than 4.000 hospital beds and 8.000 doctors

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Nisa Pardo de Aravaca Hospital

A modern (opened in 2007), general, private hospital located in Madrid, part of the NISA group of hospitals. The international patients department can assist patients with accomodation and trasportation, and can communicate in English as well as in Spanish.

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Sant Joan de Déu-Barcelona Children’s Hospital

We strive to offer the patient the best possible treatment with the standards of the best hospitals in the world. We are one of the areas with the lowest surgical mortality rates in Europe, as well as a very low re-operation rate.

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Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja

Quironsalud Hospital Torrevieja is an ISO-certified private hospital located in the north of Torrevieja, championing excellence in cancer treatment and management. IMTJ Best International Hospital of the world (awards 2017)

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Hospital Ruber Internacional

The department of cardiology at Hospital Ruber Internacional offers all aspects of medical treatment for heart conditions.

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About Pericarditis Treatment

This information is intended for general information only and should not be considered as medical advice on the part of Health-Tourism.com. Any decision on medical treatments, after-care or recovery should be done solely upon proper consultation and advice of a qualified physician.


What is Pericarditis?

This is a medical condition that causes swelling and irritation of the pericardium, which is a thin fluid-filled sac-like membrane surrounding your heart. When the pericardium layers rub against each other they cause an irritation that leads to chest pain and swelling. Most pericarditis cases are not severe and do not require medical attention. However, severe cases may require medication or surgery.


Types of pericarditis
  • Acute pericarditis: Symptoms present like flu and last for less than three months. Symptoms resolve within a week if medication is used.
  • Recurring pericarditis: This is when acute pericarditis occurs repeatedly.
  • Chronic pericarditis: This is when symptoms last for more than three months

What are the symptoms of pericarditis?
  • The main and most common symptom is chest pain.
  • It may present as a sudden sharp pain behind your breastbone although sometimes it may be more of a dull ache.
  • The pain is worsened by lying down or inhaling and sitting up usually relieves it.

Causes of pericarditis
    This condition usually affects men between the ages of 20 to 50. It often results after viral infections such as influenza, echovirus or Coxsackie virus. It may also be due to bacterial or fungal infections although this is not common. It also occurs in people with diseases and conditions such as:
  • Cancer
  • HIV infection and AIDS
  • Kidney failure
  • Underactive thyroid gland
  • Tuberculosis
  • Rheumatic fever
  • Heart attack
  • Heart surgery or trauma to the chest, esophagus, or heart
  • Certain medicines, such as hydralazine, procainamide, isoniazid, and phenytoin
  • Drugs used to suppress the immune system or treat cancer
  • Radiation therapy to the chest
  • Swelling or inflammation of the heart muscle

Treatment
  • Acute pericarditis: This is usually treated with medication such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), which aim at reducing the swelling and decreasing the pain. Antibiotics and antifungal medications may be given if there is presence f a bacterial or fungal infection respectively. Other medications include corticosteroids and diuretics.
  • Recurring pericarditis: This is usually treated with a medication called colchicines, which aims at preventing the return of symptoms.
  • Chronic pericarditis: Treatment for chronic pericarditis aims at treating the underlying cause. While some cases respond well to medication, surgery may have to be performed on others.

Risks : Complications of pericarditis: Fluid buildup in the pericardium If fluid builds up in the pericardium the heart may function poorly. Treatment for this includes: -Pericardiocentesis: This is a procedure which may be done using an echocardiography-guided needle to drain the fluid from the sac. -Subxiphoid pericardiotomy: This procedure cuts a small hole in the pericardium. This drains the fluid into the abdominal cavity. This procedure is usually done if the pericarditis is chronic, recurring r causes tightening and scarring of the tissue around the pericardium. -Cardiac tamponade: is a rare complication that can be triggered by pericarditis. It causes an excess buildup in the pericardium. This results in the heart’s inability to beat properly because of the pressure caused by the extra fluid. This complication causes symptoms that include: --Nausea --Palpitations --Blurred vision --Lightheadedness --Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) --Chest pain resembling that of a heart attack This complication is life-threatening and you should seek immediate medical attention if you develop any of the symptoms above.

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