Myocarditis Learning Center

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

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Symptoms
There may be no symptoms. Symptoms thay may occur include: Fever and other signs of infection including headache, mus...
Causes
Myocarditis is an uncommon disorder that is usually caused by viral infections that reach the heart, including those ...
Tests
A physical examination may reveal the following: Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia; Abnormal heart beats or abnormal heart...
Treatments
Treatment is aimed at the underlying cause. Treatment may involve: Antibiotics; Anti-inflammatory medicines to reduce...
Complications
Heart failure; Pericarditis; Cardiomyopathy.
Prevention
Prompt treatment of causative disorders may reduce the risk of myocarditis.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms of myocarditis occur, especially after a recent infection. Seek immediate ...

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