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Myocarditis Learning Center

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Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle. See also: Pediatric myocarditis

Basic Info

Symptoms
There may be no symptoms. If symptoms occur, they may include: Abnormal heartbeat; Chest pain that may resemble a hea...
Causes
Myocarditis is an uncommon disorder that is usually caused by viral, bacterial, or fungal infections that reach the h...
Tests
A physical examination may reveal the following: Abnormal heartbeat or heart sounds (murmurs, extra heart sounds; Flu...
Treatments
Treatment is aimed at the cause of the problem, and may involve: Antibiotics; Anti-inflammatory medicines to reduce s...
Complications
Cardiomyopathy; Heart failure; Pericarditis.
Prevention
Promptly treating conditions that cause myocarditis may reduce the risk.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of myocarditis, especially after a recent infection. Seek immedia...

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