Myocarditis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Myocarditis?
A
Inflammation of the muscle walls of the heart
2
Q
Clinical sign of Myocarditis?
A
Decreased cardiac reserve in times of demand, pyrexia
3
Q
Cause of Myocarditis?
A
Parvovirus
4
Q
Treatment of Myocarditis?
A
No specific treatment but treat underlying cause- antibiotics and corticosteroids