Myocarditis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBMay 20, 2022 · Swelling of the legs, ankles and feet. Rapid or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmias) Shortness of breath, at rest or during activity. Light-headedness or feeling like you might faint. Flu-like symptoms such as headache, body aches, joint pain, fever or sore throat. Sometimes, myocarditis symptoms are like a heart attack.
Myocarditis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Tests You May Need - WebMD
WEBJan 10, 2024 · Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle (also called myocardium). Researchers think that it affects 1.5 million people around the world each year. This means that 1 or 2 out of...
Myocardial ischemia - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBMay 5, 2021 · Myocardial ischemia occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle (myocardium) is obstructed by a partial or complete blockage of a coronary artery by a buildup of plaques (atherosclerosis). If the plaques rupture, you can have a heart attack (myocardial infarction).
Myocarditis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBMay 20, 2022 · Early diagnosis of myocarditis is important to preventing long-term heart damage. To diagnose myocarditis, a health care provider will typically examine you and listen to your heart with a stethoscope. Blood and imaging tests may be done to check your heart health. Imaging tests can help confirm myocarditis and determine its severity.
Myocarditis: Symptoms and Causes - Cleveland Clinic
WEBMyocarditis is inflammation of your heart muscle (myocardium). This can weaken your heart muscle, making it more difficult for your heart to pump. This rare condition can affect people quickly or slowly over time. Myocarditis is different from other types of inflammation because each kind happens in a different part of your heart.
Myocardial Ischemia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
WEBMay 27, 2022 · Overview. Too little blood flow through your coronary artery causes myocardial ischemia. What is myocardial ischemia? Myocardial ischemia (or cardiac ischemia) means your heart muscle is not getting enough blood (which contains oxygen and nutrients) to work as it should.
Myocardium: definition, structure and function | Kenhub
WEBOct 30, 2023 · The myocardium is the middle muscular layer of the heart. It is the thickest layer which lies between the single-cell endocardium layer, and the outer epicardium, which makes up the visceral pericardium that surrounds and protects the heart. The myocardium is composed of specialized muscle cells called cardiomyocytes.
Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack): Symptoms and More - Healthline
WEBNov 3, 2021 · Causes. Risk factors. Diagnosis. Treatments. Outlook. Prevention. Acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) requires immediate medical attention. Symptoms may include tightness or pressure in...
Myocarditis | Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBIt occurs when white blood cells (lymphocytes) enter and cause inflammation of the heart muscle. This condition can occur after a virus. Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure Service.
Myocarditis: Inflammation of the Heart - Healthline
WEBFeb 22, 2022 · Treatment. Acute myocarditis. Complications. Children. Endocarditis and pericarditis. Prevention. Outlook. Bottom line. Myocarditis refers to inflammation of your heart muscle. It’s often...
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