Is Myocarditis Hereditary?
Myocarditis is characterized by a variety of symptoms ranging from
Myocarditis may occur following a wide assortment of diseases, including bacterial and viral infections, immune system disorders, and the production of myocardial
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Myocarditis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle.See also: Pediatric myocarditisAlternative NamesInflammation - heart muscleCauses, incidence, and... Read more »
Myocarditis: pediatric
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Pediatric myocarditis is inflammation and weakness of the heart muscle in an infant or young child.Causes, incidence, and risk factorsMyocarditis is... Read more »
Hereditary Lymphedema
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Hereditary lymphedema is an inherited lymph system disorder. It is characterized by swelling of subcutaneous tissue caused by obstruction of... Read more »
Hereditary amyloidosis
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Hereditary amyloidosis is a condition in which abnormal protein deposits (called amyloid) form in almost every tissue in the body. These protein... Read more »
Hereditary ovalocytosis
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Hereditary ovalocytosis is rare condition passed down through families (inherited) in which blood cells are slightly oval-shaped instead of round. It... Read more »
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