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Myocarditis Definition
Common names:
  • Acute Myocarditis
  • Myocarditis
  • Viral Myocarditis
Myocarditis refers to inflammation of the heart muscle. Images

The inflammation may be caused by an infection, medication or another illness. It can range from a mild to a severe illness.

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Last Updated: Oct 21, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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