Myocarditis Flashcards
1
Q
What is myocarditis
A
Inflammation of the Myocardium sometimes as a result of Pericarditis in which it is referred as Myopericarditis
2
Q
What are some causes of Myocarditis
A
Coxsackie virus Diptheria Auto immune -SLE -Sarcoid -Scleroderma -Wegener's
3
Q
What are the symptoms of myocarditis
A
Chest pain Fatigue Palpitations Heart fail symptoms Sudden death
4
Q
What are the signs of Myocarditis
A
Common=
- Signs of heart fail
- S3 and S4
- Pericardial rub if myopericarditis
5
Q
How would you investigate Myocarditis
A
ECG - ST and T changes Troponin - raised Echo - Ventricular dysfunction MRI - Shows inflammation Endomyocardial biopsy - GOLD STANDARD
6
Q
What is the GOLD STANDARD test for myocarditis
A
Endomyocardial biopsy
7
Q
How would you manage Myocarditis
A
Treat cause and complications
Avoid exercise