"Dressler syndrome is not to be confused with pericarditis epistenocardica (which is seen earlier in the post-myocardial infarction period) and is considered a rare phenomenon in the era of reperfusion (nowadays percutaneous coronary intervention [PCI])."
"intense late post-gadolinium enhancement of entire pericardium"
"Once described as occurring in 1-5% of myocardial infarctions, the incidence has decreased owing to reperfusion (initially thrombolysis and following percutaneous coronary intervention) and may well be below 0.5% 2-3,5."
"Dressler syndrome is not to be confused with pericarditis epistenocardica (which is seen earlier in the post-myocardial infarction period) and is considered a rare phenomenon in the era of reperfusion (nowadays percutaneous coronary intervention [PCI])."
"The aetiology is not well understood, and several possible pathomechanisms have been proposed, including local inflammation, autoimmune response, and latent viruses. There is a consensus that 2:"
"It is most commonly seen after transmural infarction; however, it may also be seen in milder forms of myocardial infarction 5."
"The clinical course is most often benign. Conservative management includes NSAIDs and colchicine. However, tamponade and free wall rupture may occur, necessitating urgent surgery. Constrictive pericarditis may be a rare associated complication. Pericardiocentesis with fibrin-glue instillation may be tried 5."