Myocarditis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common viral cause of myocarditis?
A
Cocksckie B virus
2
Q
What is the gold standard investigation?
A
Endomyocardial biopsy
3
Q
What is the most common worldwide cause of myocarditis?
A
Trypanosoma cruzie
4
Q
Which bacterial infections cause myocarditis?
A
Diphtheria
Clostridia
Neisseria gonorrhoeal
5
Q
Which drugs can cause myocarditis?
A
Clozapine
Mesalazine
Immune checkpoint inhibitors
6
Q
What is raised in myocarditis?
A
Troponin
Creatine kinaseinfalmmatory markers
7
Q
What is first line investigation for myocarditis?
A
Cardiac MRI to confirm and indicate extent of inflammation and differentiate from PERICARDITIS
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