Info about Myocarditis
The myocardium is the muscular wall of the heart, or the heart muscle. It contracts to pump blood out of the heart, and then relaxes as the heart refills with returning blood. The myocardium’s smooth outer membrane is known as the epicardium. Its inner lining is referred to as the endocardium.
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the myocardium. When the heart becomes inflamed, it
Is unable to pump at the same time due to damage to its cells and swelling (edema). The heart muscle may be damaged even far more if the body’s immune system sends antibodies to try to fight whatever started the inflammation. From time to time, these antibodies attack the tissues of the heart instead. If too many heart muscle cells are damaged, the heart muscle becomes weakened. In some instances, this process occurs really promptly and outcomes in heart failure or even sudden death.
Much more normally, the heart attempts to heal itself. The heart muscle heals by changing the damaged or dead heart muscle cells into scar tissue. Scar tissue is not like heart muscle tissue because it does not contract and it can’t support the heart to pump. If enough scar tissue forms in the heart, it can lead to congestive heart failure or dilated cardiomyopathy.
Myocarditis is really a rare condition. The inflammation of the heart muscle could be caused by a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection. Rheumatic Fever, drug or chemical poisoning or connective tissue diseases, like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.
Having a mild case of myocarditis, there might be no symptoms at all. You might have a fever, an achy feeling within your chest, and severe fatigue, as if you have a bad cold or flu. Some people today have an irregular heartbeat or trouble breathing. Typically, a mild case of myocarditis will go away with out any lasting damage.
With any chest pain, please see your physician.
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