myocarditis Flashcards
1
Q
what is acute myocarditis
A
inflammation of the myocaridum
often assoc w pericardial inflammation
2
Q
causes of myocarditis
A
idiopathic viral: enterovirus, adenovirus bacterial: staph, strep spirochates: leptospirosis protozoa drugs: penicillin, carbamazapine, methyldope, spironolactone toxins: cocaine, lithium, alcohol immune: SLE, sarcoid, Kawasaki
3
Q
myocarditis presentation
A
ACS like symptoms
heart failure symptoms
palpitations
tachycardia
4
Q
myocaditis tests
A
ECG bloods: CRP, ESR, troponin viral serology ECHO endomyocardial biopsy*****
5
Q
myocarditis ECG changes
A
ST changes
T wave inversion
atrial arrythmias
QT prolongation
6
Q
myocarditis Mx
A
supportive
treat underlying cause
7
Q
what is dilated cardiomyopathy
A
a dilated flabby heart of unknown cause
