First-Line Treatment of Dressler's Syndrome

Clinical Scenario

Dressler's syndrome — also called post-myocardial infarction pericarditis — is an inflammatory pericardial condition arising after acute MI. This protocol covers the first-line management approach aimed at achieving remission of pericarditis symptoms.

Treatment Approach

Evidence supports aspirin as the recommended first-choice anti-inflammatory therapy for this condition, used in combination with a second agent. The complete regimen — including dosing, duration, and the full algorithm — is available in the structured protocol below.

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