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Myocarditis
Alternate Names : Cardiomyopathy, Inflammation - Heart Muscle
DefinitionMyocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Myocarditis is an uncommon disorder caused by viral infections such as coxsackie virus, adenovirus, and echovirus. It may also occur during or after various viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections (such as polio, influenza, or rubella).
The condition may be caused by exposure to chemicals or allergic reactions to certain medications and it can be associated with autoimmune diseases.
The heart muscle becomes inflamed and weakened, causing symptoms of heart failure, which may mimic a heart attack.
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• Definition
• Myocarditis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Myocarditis Symptoms & Signs
• Myocarditis Prevention
• Myocarditis Diagnosis & Tests
• Myocarditis Treatment
• Myocarditis Prognosis
• Myocarditis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Tests & Exams
• Chest X-Ray
• Exercise Stress Test
• Myocardial Biopsy
• RBC Count
• WBC Count
Other Topics
• Breathing Difficulty
• Chest Pain
• Fever
• Heartbeat Sensations
• Joint Pain
• Physical Examination
• Pulse - Bounding
• Swelling
• Urine Output - Decreased
Review Date : 7/28/2002
Reviewed By : Steven Kang, M.D., Division of Cardiology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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