1 What is myocarditis? Myocarditis is an inflammatory disease of the myocardium, which can occur as a result of exposure to a discrete external trigger or to antigens such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, toxins, or drugs, or as a result…
Definition and Epidemiology Myocarditis is defined as inflammation of the myocardium generally following an injury such as infection, ischemia, or trauma. Approximately 2.5 million cases of myocarditis and cardiomyopathy were diagnosed globally in 2015. Most cases of acute myocarditis present…
Additional content is available online at Elsevier eBooks for Practicing Clinicians Overview and Definition In its broadest sense, myocarditis refers to any inflammation of the myocardium. Inflammation can be found after any form of injury to the heart, including ischemic…