Myocarditis Flashcards

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What is Myocarditis?

A

Inflammation of the muscle walls of the heart

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Clinical sign of Myocarditis?

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Decreased cardiac reserve in times of demand, pyrexia

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Cause of Myocarditis?

A

Parvovirus

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Treatment of Myocarditis?

A

No specific treatment but treat underlying cause- antibiotics and corticosteroids

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