Primary Myocarditis Flashcards
1
Q
Sudden collapse in healthy 25 y/o differentials
A
Syncope
HOCM
Viral myocarditis
Epilepsy
2
Q
Echo results - global hypokinesis + increased LV end diastolic and systolic size, systolic LV dysfunction and decreased ejection fraction
A
Primary myocarditis
3
Q
Most common cause of primary myocarditis
A
Virus - e.g. Coxsackie B virus
4
Q
Endomyocardial biopsy - infiltration by small lymphocytes with focal myocyte necrosis
A
Viral infection
