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
Insurance payment: 1400
Department: Cardiology

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: