Myocarditis Flashcards
1
Q
myocardium
A
inflammation of myocardium
2
Q
risk factors
A
infection
drugs
autoimmune
3
Q
signs
A
usually young patient with chest pain, doesn’t change with different positions
dyspnoea
signs of infection
can in occur in young people
4
Q
investigations
A
ECG
echocardiogram
CT angiography
raised BNP levels
5
Q
what would be seen on the ECG
A
arrythmias
tachycardia
6
Q
management
A
manage underlying cause
supportive treatment
