Myocarditis
Myocarditis means inflammation of the heart muscle. Myocarditis may be asymptomatic or have very different clinical presentations ranging from chest pain, heart failure symptoms like shortness of breath, abnormal heart rhythms or cardiac arrest.
Most people suffering with myocarditis recover without complications, but in rare cases when inflammation is severe, there can be damage to the heart.
Myocarditis can affect anyone, at any age, and can happen in people with no history of illness. Many people who have myocarditis usually develop symptoms one to two weeks after the initial viral illness.
Treatment depends on what symptoms the person has, and the cause of the myocarditis. This often involves close monitoring, treatment for heart failure and other medications, including anti-inflammatory medicines. Sometimes drugs are necessary suppress the immune system. Many patients with myocarditis require close monitoring.
One Heart Clinic have developed a care pathway for patients with fast access to consultations and diagnostics.
The team at One Heart Clinic comprises of experts in this field.
We believe the best cardiac care can only be achieved by the best cardiologists in their fields, working together, for you and your heart. Our consultants are able to offer appointments throughout the week and at weekends.
