Pathology - Myocarditis
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle. Typically attributed to viral agents, such as Coxsackievirus A and Coxsackievirus B. Additional factors contributing to the condition include Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas disease), fungi such as candida, helminthes like trichinosis, parasites such as toxoplasmosis, bacteria including Lyme disease, postviral syndrome, HIV, SLE, medication hypersensitivity, hyper- or hypothyroidism, and sarcoidosis. Pathology: Macroscopic examination reveals obvious hemorrhages on the ventricular myocardium. Microscopic examination shows widespread myocardial degeneration and necrosis, accompanied by an infiltration of mononuclear inflammatory cells. Presenting Symptoms Can either have no symptoms or manifest as biventricular heart failure. The patient may also have pyrexia, dyspnea, asthenia, palpitations, or pleuropericardial discomfort. Possible complications encompass arrhythmias or abrupt fatality. Therapy Treatment typically involves the administration of diuretics, B-blockers, vasodilators, or ionotropes as necessary. If a specific infectious agent is discovered, it may be necessary to administer antibiotic treatment targeted against the infection.
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