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MYOCARDITIS?
Sanchez, Gian Carlo V.
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Magboo, Precious Sofia R.
Myocarditis is the inflammation of
the muscle forming the heart wall:
the Myocardium. Because of this,
Naidoo, Samuel Barry I. the hearts ability to pump is
reduced. Myocarditis can cause
Rea, Adreanna Lucille B. chest pains, rapid or irregular
heart rhythms(arrhythmias) and
shortness of breath. A viral
infection is one of the cause of
myocarditis or sometimes a drug
reaction or general inflammatory

Healthy Heart. Healthy You. condition. The body doesn't get

enough blood because a severe
myocarditis weakens the heart.
Therefore, clots can form in the
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Khawar Gul, M. (2023, February 28). Causes of myocarditis,
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https://www.lompocvmc.com/blogs/2023/february/causes-
of-myocarditis-and-how-to-reduce-your-ris/? According to WHO, 1/3
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caused by cardiovascular
(2022, May 20). Myocarditis. Mayo Clinic.
diseases, making it the
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Myocarditis. Johns Hopkins Medicine. (2021, August 8).

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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
inhibitor / angiotensin receptor
blockers (ARBs): Lower blood pressure

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Beta blockers: Improve arrhythmias
infection in the
COMMON SYMPTOMS
and help with remodeling of the heart

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muscle.
body. Diuretics: Help decrease fluid
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congestion in the body, which can

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occur when the heart muscle weakens.

Chest pain
Corticosteroids: Reduce inflammation
in the body; reserved for specific

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causes of myocarditis.
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In severe cases, where heart rhythm
disorders occur, your doctor may
implant a pacemaker or implantable
Arrythmia cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). If the

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heart function does not improve and
continues to cause severe heart
failure, you may be evaluated for a

1. Viruses
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heart transplant.
Fever
-Common cold Head ache
-Influenza
Muscle ache How to prevent Myocarditis
-COVID 19 Reduce Sodium Intake
2.Bacteria Sore throat
Don’t Smoke
3.Fungi Shortness of breath
Drink Less Alcohol
4.Parasites Swelling in legs
Learn about your Meds
OTHER CAUSES: Light-headedness
1.Autoimmune diseases Wash Hands Regularly
Joint pain
-Lupus Distance from the sick
Palpitation
-Sarcoidosis Reduce exposure to toxins
2.Drugs Practice Safer Sex
Avoid Sharing of Needles