Myocarditis

Exam Cram

• Myocarditis is an inflammatory disorder of the myocardium

• Presentation: chest pain <7d- radiate to back, sob; O/E pretibial and pulmonary oedema

• Investigations: raised troponin, ECHO- reduced LV function

• Management: supportive, conside LT ACE inhibitors

Med Reg Notes

Causes 

• Viral infections: Influenza, EBV, Coxsackie B

Management

• Treatment as per HFrEF: ACE inhibitors, duiretics, betablockers

• Rarely cardiac transplant

Resources and References

Written in 2025