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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
recurrent pericarditis
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recurrent pericarditis
by shely-loewenstein, Mar 07, 1999 12:00AM
Posted by Mary on May 20, 1999 at 10:44:25
I am a 39 year old female diagnosed with idiopathic pericarditis almost a year ago. I have flare ups about every other month and nothing seems to help except prednisone. My doctor has sent me to a rheumatologist and cardiologist. None of them seem to have any experience with recurrent pericarditis. Can you suggest a cardiologist or other specialist in the Buffalo area that may be familiar with this ailment?
thank-you,
Mary
Posted by CCF CARDIO MD - CRC on May 20, 1999 at 13:10:28
Dear Mary,
I don't know anyone in the Buffalo area but if you want to come to Cleveland I would recommend Dr. Alan Klein. You can make an appointment with him by calling the number below.
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