Myocarditis Flashcards
1
Q
Define myocarditis?
A
Inflammation of the myocardium- Inflammatory cardiomyopathy
2
Q
what are the causes of myocarditis?
A
- Infectious
- Drugs - cocaine
- Metals
- Radiation
Coxsackie B virus is the most common cause of myocarditis in Europe
3
Q
what are the signs and symptoms of myocarditis?
A
- Flu-like prodrome
- Chest pain (worse when lying down)
- SOB
- Palpitations
4
Q
what are the investigations for myocarditis?
A
ECG: non-specific ST and T wave changes
Cardiac biomarkers: CK and troponin
- Serum CK elevated
- Serum Ck-MB mildly elevated
- Serum troponin elevated
Echo- Global/ regional LV motion abnormalities and dilation
