myocarditis Flashcards

1
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what is acute myocarditis

A

inflammation of the myocaridum

often assoc w pericardial inflammation

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causes of myocarditis

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idiopathic
viral: enterovirus, adenovirus
bacterial: staph, strep
spirochates: leptospirosis
protozoa
drugs: penicillin, carbamazapine, methyldope, spironolactone
toxins: cocaine, lithium, alcohol
immune: SLE, sarcoid, Kawasaki
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3
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myocarditis presentation

A

ACS like symptoms
heart failure symptoms
palpitations
tachycardia

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myocaditis tests

A
ECG
bloods: CRP, ESR, troponin 
viral serology 
ECHO 
endomyocardial biopsy*****
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myocarditis ECG changes

A

ST changes
T wave inversion
atrial arrythmias
QT prolongation

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6
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myocarditis Mx

A

supportive

treat underlying cause

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7
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what is dilated cardiomyopathy

A

a dilated flabby heart of unknown cause

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