Myocarditis
Preview this topic section
Each condition includes a free overview and clinical definition. Plans unlock the full Step 1 details.
Myocarditis conditions
Myocarditis (Autoimmune)Autoimmune myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle caused by immune-mediated injury, often linked to autoantibodies and T-cell infiltration.Myocarditis (Bacterial)Bacterial myocarditis is heart muscle inflammation caused by bacterial infection, often linked to Staphylococcus or Streptococcus species, leading to cardiac dysfunction.Myocarditis (Drugs)Myocarditis (Drugs) refers to heart muscle inflammation caused by adverse reactions to medications, often presenting with chest pain and elevated cardiac enzymes.Myocarditis (Parasitic)Parasitic myocarditis involves heart inflammation caused by parasites like Trypanosoma cruzi, leading to myocardial damage and arrhythmias in affected patients.Myocarditis (Rheumatic Fever)Myocarditis in rheumatic fever is an autoimmune inflammation of the heart muscle triggered by group A Streptococcus infection, causing pancarditis and Aschoff bodies.Myocarditis (Toxins)Myocarditis caused by toxins involves direct myocardial injury leading to inflammation and impaired cardiac function, often presenting with arrhythmias or heart failure.Myocarditis (Viral)Viral myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle often caused by Coxsackie B virus, leading to chest pain, heart failure, and elevated cardiac enzymes.