Myocarditis Flashcards

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What is myocarditis

A

Inflammation of the Myocardium sometimes as a result of Pericarditis in which it is referred as Myopericarditis

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What are some causes of Myocarditis

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Coxsackie virus
Diptheria
Auto immune
-SLE
-Sarcoid
-Scleroderma
-Wegener's
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What are the symptoms of myocarditis

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Chest pain
Fatigue
Palpitations
Heart fail symptoms
Sudden death
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What are the signs of Myocarditis

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Common=

  • Signs of heart fail
  • S3 and S4
  • Pericardial rub if myopericarditis
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How would you investigate Myocarditis

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ECG - ST and T changes
Troponin - raised
Echo - Ventricular dysfunction
MRI - Shows inflammation
Endomyocardial biopsy - GOLD STANDARD
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What is the GOLD STANDARD test for myocarditis

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Endomyocardial biopsy

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How would you manage Myocarditis

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Treat cause and complications

Avoid exercise

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