Myocarditis Flashcards
1
Q
What is myocarditis?
A
inflammation of myocardium that results in myocardial damage
2
Q
How is a definitive diagnosis given of myocarditis?
A
endomyocardial biopsy
3
Q
What are 4 common causes of myocarditis?
A
infectious agent
environmental toxins
drug abuse
autoimmune disorder
4
Q
Echo findings for myocarditis:
A
dilated or hypertrophied ventricles
ventricular dysfunction
regional wall motion abnormalities
5
Q
Signs of myocarditis:
A
symptoms of viral infection
accompanied by pericarditis
can resemble acute heart failure
