Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle.
Causes[]
Infection (Viral, Protazoan, Bacterial, Fungal, Parasitic)
Toxins (Drugs)
Immunologic (Allergic, Rejection after a heart transplant, Autoantigens, Toxins, Heavy metals)
Physical agents (Electric shock, Hyperpyrexia, Radiation)
Signs and Symptoms[]
Congestive Heart Failure
Sudden Death
Fever
Symptoms in infants and toddlers tend to be more nonspecific (Generalized malaise, poor appetite, abdominal pain, and/or chronic cough. Later stages are present with respitory symptoms with increased breathing.
Diagnosis[]
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
Elevated C-reactive protein
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Increased Immunoglobulin M (IgM)
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Treatment[]
Therapy (Symptomatic treatment)
For those with the acute phase, supportive trerapy including bed rest
Heart Transplant