Myocarditis Flashcards
1
Q
What viruses can cause myocarditis?
A
Coxsackie B1-5, parvovirus, adenovirus, herpes or HIV
2
Q
What bacteria can cause myocarditis?
A
GAS, diphtheria, barreliosis, TB, and mycoplasma pneumonia
3
Q
What parasites can cause myocarditis?
-1. protozoan
-2. Helminthe
A
- Toxoplasma gondii and chagas
- Trichinella and echinococcus
4
Q
What are some other causes of myocarditis besides viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites?
A
Connective tissue diseases, Kawasaki disease, alcohol, cocaine, radiation, sulfanomides, black widow poisoning and carbon monoxide poisoning
5
Q
What fungi can cause myocarditis?
A
Candida and aspergillus
6
Q
Diagnostic findings for myocarditis:
-Lab studies
-12 lead
-TTE
-CBC
A
- Increased creatinine, troponin, BNP, ESR, C-reactive protein
- Tachycardia, AV block, BBB, frequent PAC’s or PVC’s, low QRS voltage
- Cardiac enlargement
- Leukocytosis
7
Q
Differential diagnoses?
A
Pericarditis or MI
8
Q
Treatment of myocarditis
A
Treat underlying disease
