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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Treatment Of Myocarditis

Health Encyclopedia: Myocarditis

Alternative Names

Inflammation - heart muscle


Prevention

Prompt treatment of causative disorders may reduce the risk of myocarditis.


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Expert & Community Posts

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Health Guide

Myocarditis
...blood thinning medicine is given as well. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Myocarditis is very variable and the prognosis depends on the cause and the individual... Read more »
Relapsing fever
...TBRF, it is 4-10%. With early treatment, the death rate is reduced. Those who have developed coma, myocarditis, liver problems, and pneumonia have at higher risk of death. Complications ... Read more »
ECHO virus infection
...who have the less severe types of illness. Infections of organs such as the heart (pericarditis and myocarditis) may cause severe disease and can be fatal. Complications Complications... Read more »
Myocarditis
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle. Alternative Names Inflammation - heart muscle Causes, incidence, and risk factors Myocarditis is an uncommon... Read more »
Causes of Cardiac Enlargement
...heart attack, long-term alcohol abuse, and heart muscle inflammation. Heart muscle inflammation, or myocarditis, is sometimes of unknown cause and is often associated with a viral infection or ... Read more »

Medications

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...rarely cause an inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis). Seek immediate medical attention... Read more »

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