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Myocarditis

Myocarditis is an inflammation of the myocardium caused by infectious, toxic and autoimmune aetiologies. Amongst the infectious causes, viral acute myocarditis is by far the most common. It is a nonspecific illness characterized by fatigue, mild dyspnoea and myalgias. A few patients present acutely with fulminant congestive heart failure secondary to widespread myocardial involvement. A high degree of suspicion is required to identify acute myocarditis. Patients with new-onset CHF, dysrrhythmias or cardiogenic shock should be admitted to the hospital with continuous cardiac monitoring and cardiology consultation.

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