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Myocarditis
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle.
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Symptoms
History of preceding viral illness; Fever; Chest pain that may resemble a heart attack; Joint pain or swelling; Abnorma...
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Causes
Myocarditis is an uncommon disorder that is usually caused by viral infections such as coxsackie virus, adenovirus, and...
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Tests
A physical examination may detect a rapid heartbeat (tachycardia) or abnormal heart beats, abnormal heart sounds (murmu...
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Treatments
Treatment includes evaluation and treatment of underlying cause. This may require use of antibiotics, reduced level of ...
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Drugs
captopril
chlorothiazide
digoxin
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Risk Factors
Autoimmune Disease
Chemical Exposure
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Complications
Heart failure; Pericarditis; Cardiomyopathy.
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Prevention
Prompt treatment of causative disorders may reduce the risk of myocarditis.
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Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms of myocarditis occur, especially after a recent infection. If you have myoca...
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This illustration depicts the inf...
Lymph tissue in the head and neck.
Heart, section through the middle
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