{"product_id":"2940154585733","title":"Myocarditis, (Inflamed Heart Muscles) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecently there have been several cases of young persons such as national service men or young runners who suddenly collapsed and died of a heart attack.\u003cbr\u003eVery often these people had a viral infection (e.g., influenza) a few days or 1 week before they started on their strenuous physical activity.\u003cbr\u003eA viral infection can often cause inflammation of the heart muscles a condition called myocarditis which can lead to sudden heart attack and death.\u003cbr\u003eIt is very important to get sufficient rest after a viral infection such as influenza before starting on any strenuous physical exercise.\u003cbr\u003eMyocarditis is acute or chronic inflammation of the heart muscle due to reaction of living tissue to injury or infection.\u003cbr\u003eThe inflammation may affect parts of the heart muscle or the whole heart\u003cbr\u003eIt may present similarly to myocardial infarction.\u003cbr\u003eMyocardial destruction may lead to dilated cardiomyopathy\u003cbr\u003eCauses\u003cbr\u003e1.Infection:\u003cbr\u003eMost of the time, it is caused by an infection that reaches the heart\u003cbr\u003eThe chemicals made by these disease fighting cells can also damage the heart muscle.\u003cbr\u003eConsequently, the heart can become thick, swollen, and weak.\u003cbr\u003eMany cases are caused by a virus that reaches the heart.\u003cbr\u003e2.Immune-mediated diseases (body defending system attacks the body’s healthy tissues):\u003cbr\u003eAutoimmune disorders that cause inflammation throughout the body such as:\u003cbr\u003eSarcoidosis.\u003cbr\u003eSystemic lupus erythematosus.\u003cbr\u003eScleroderma\u003cbr\u003e3.Drugs causing hypersensitivity reactions\u003cbr\u003e4.Heavy metal poisoning: lead, copper, iron\u003cbr\u003e5.Physical agents: Electric shock, Hyperpyrexia, Radiation or radiotherapy\u003cbr\u003eIn developed countries, the most frequent causes are hypersensitivity or allergic reactions\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms\u003cbr\u003eThere may be no symptoms.\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms may be similar to the flu\u003cbr\u003eECG abnormalities\u003cbr\u003eHeart failure\u003cbr\u003eLeft ventricular dysfunction (LVD)\u003cbr\u003eFatigue\u003cbr\u003eChest pain\u003cbr\u003eFever and other signs of infection\u003cbr\u003eJoint or leg swelling\u003cbr\u003eDyspnea\u003cbr\u003ePalpitations\u003cbr\u003eFainting\u003cbr\u003eSudden Death\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosis:\u003cbr\u003eMyocarditis can be hard to diagnose because the signs and symptoms often imitate those of other heart and lung diseases\u003cbr\u003eThe doctor may hear a very fast heartbeat or unusual heart sounds\u003cbr\u003eA chest x-ray can reveal swelling or enlargement of the heart.\u003cbr\u003eIf the doctor suspects myocarditis based on the examination and chest x-ray, an electrocardiogram may also be done to help make the diagnosis.\u003cbr\u003eOther tests that may be needed are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Blood cultures to check for infection\u003cbr\u003e2. Blood tests to look for antibodies against viruses or the heart muscle itself\u003cbr\u003e3. Blood tests to check liver and kidney function\u003cbr\u003eInvestigations\u003cbr\u003eECG: changes may include ST-segment elevation\/depression, T-wave inversion, atrial arrhythmias, transient atrioventricular (AV) block.\u003cbr\u003eCXR: Normal cardiac silhouette but pericarditis or overt clinical congestive heart failure is linked with cardiomegaly.\u003cbr\u003eVascular redistribution.\u003cbr\u003eInterstitial and alveolar edema.\u003cbr\u003ePleural effusion.\u003cbr\u003eHeart biopsy (the most accurate way to confirm the diagnosis)\u003cbr\u003eCardiac CT scan and MRI\u003cbr\u003eEchocardiography\u003cbr\u003eCardiac catherization\u003cbr\u003eTreatment:\u003cbr\u003eTreatment of myocarditis is dependent on the severity and the underlying cause.\u003cbr\u003eFor most patients, no treatment is needed except for a few days of adequate rest if the symptoms are mild.\u003cbr\u003ePatients with signs of acute myocarditis (fever, WCC, flu-like illness and hemodynamic compromise) should be transferred to ICU, as ventricular support and oxygen support may become necessary.\u003cbr\u003ePatients may heal or continue to intractable heart failure\u003cbr\u003eSteroids have been shown to improve survival in giant cell myocarditis\u003cbr\u003eParenteral inotropes (e.g., milrinone) or adrenergic agonists\u003cbr\u003eAnticoagulant\u003cbr\u003eRest after recovery from acute myocarditis\u003cbr\u003eArtificial heart implants\u003cbr\u003eHeart transplant may be needed\u003cbr\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Myocarditis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Coronary Heart Disease\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Chest Pain\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47111636615408,"sku":"2940154585733","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940154585733_p0.jpg?v=1764071614","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940154585733","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}