Myocarditis
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Myocarditis Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart's muscle, also known as myocardium, affecting the ability of the heart to pump blood properly and also the heart's electrical system, potentially giving rise to different arrhythmiaes (irregular and abnormal heart rhythms). | ||||
Disease information
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Symptoms[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Symptom
| Symptom | Probability |
|---|---|
| Chest pain | 70 |
| Breathing problems | 70 |
| Swelling limbs | 50 |
| Fatigue | 50 |
| Headache | 50 |
| Elevated CRP | 70 |
| Swollen lymph nodes | 70 |
| Inflamed myocardium | 100 |
Complications[edit | edit source]
| Symptom | Probability |
|---|---|
| Irregular heartbeat | 30 |
Examinations[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Examination
- Interview
- Neck palpation
- Chest auscultation
- Thorax percussion
- Physical examination
- CRP
- Blood draw
- ECG
- Heart monitoring
- MRI
- Differential diagnosis
Treatments[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Treatment
Additional treatments: