Myocarditis

What is the prognosis of Myocarditis?

In many people with uncomplicated viral myocarditis, the illness goes away on its own, and any myocarditis-related EKG abnormalities eventually disappear. However, more severe forms of myocarditis can....

What is the treatment of Myocarditis?

Treatment of myocarditis depends on the cause and severity. For example, people with only mild viral myocarditis may be allowed to rest at home. They will be advised not to smoke or to drink alcohol, ....

What is the expected duration of Myocarditis?

How long myocarditis lasts depends on the cause and on the patient's general health. For example, in many typically healthy adults with uncomplicated coxsackievirus B myocarditis, symptoms can start t....

Myocarditis: When should one seek medical advice?

Call your doctor immediately if you have moderate or severe chest pain, even if you think that you are too young to be having heart problems. People of any age can get the chest pain of myocarditis, w....

What are the symptoms of Myocarditis?

The symptoms of myocarditis depend on the cause and severity. For example, many people with uncomplicated myocarditis caused by coxsackievirus don't have any symptoms, and their only sign of heart inf....