Myocarditis

Myocarditis is inflammation of the cardiac muscle. Myocarditis can progress to inflammatory cardiomyopathy when there is associated ventricular remodeling and cardiac dysfunction due to chronic inflammation. Symptoms can include... Wikipedia

• Symptoms:  Shortness of breath, chest pain, decreased ability to exercise, irregular heartbeat
• Complications:  Heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy, cardiac arrest
• Duration:  Hours to months
• Causes:  Usually viral infection, also bacterial infections, certain medications, autoimmune disorders
• Diagnostic method:  Electrocardiogram, blood troponin, heart MRI, heart biopsy
• Treatment:  Medications, implantable cardiac defibrillator, heart transplant
• Medication:  ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, diuretics, corticosteroids, intravenous immunoglobulin
• Prognosis:  Variable
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