Myocarditis

 MYOCARDITIS

Myocarditis is caused by infectious (coxsackie A and B viruses, Chagas disease) andimmune causes. Clinically, the patient may be asymptomatic or may suffer from acute heart failure or even dilated cardiomyopathy.

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