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Myocarditis: Case Report

Presented from India by Dr. Nikhilesh Jain

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Case Description

Myocarditis is a condition that occurs when there is inflammation in the heart muscle. The causes of myocarditis can vary widely and include viral infections, bacterial infections, fungal infections, drug reactions, and autoimmune disorders. Symptoms of myocarditis can include chest pain, shortness...

Case Summary

Myocarditis is an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle caused by various infectious and non-infectious conditions. It can be classified as acute, subacute, or chronic, and can present with focal or diffuse involvement. Inherited forms, like Chagas disease or arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, may mimic acute or chronic myocarditis.

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Dr. Nikhilesh Jain

Alumni - Royal College of Physicians

Director and Consultant Dept of Critical Care at CHL Hospitals, Indore

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