What Is Myocarditis
Health Encyclopedia: Myocarditis
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
Myocardial biopsy
... What abnormal results mean This test may reveal: The cause of cardiomyopathy Myocarditis Amyloidosis Transplant rejection Additional conditions for... 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 »CPK
...abnormal results mean High CPK levels may be seen in patients who have: Heart attack Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) Central nervous system trauma or... Read more »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 »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
...rarely cause an inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis). Seek immediate medical attention... Read more »
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