Question 1

can you explain to me the  pathophysiology of  myocarditis?

Accepted Answer

Myocarditis: Myocarditis can have a variety of causes, but one of the most common is a viral cause. The body responds to the presence of the virus by producing antibodies and an inflammatory response which attack the heart muscle producing disease and damage. Some heart muscle injury is reversible, some is not and stays the same, and some injury may continue to worsen over time.

Question 2

can you die from myocarditis?

Accepted Answer

Myocarditis: Yes. Death can occur if myocarditis results in heart failure from failure of pumping or cardiac arrythmias.

Question 3

what are symptoms of myocarditis ?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: Typical symptoms of myocarditis re chest pain, shortness of breath and palpitations (irregular heart beat) 
Check out this site for more information.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/myocarditis/basics/symptoms/con-20027303
If you think you have this see a doctor as soon as possible.

Question 4

would it be obvious if i had myocarditis ?

Accepted Answer

Myocarditis: Clearly something has alarmed you about myocarditis since you have asked multiple questions. Myocarditis can be completely asymptomatic and hear can look grossly normal or you may have mild flu-like symptoms. If you have a good reason to suspect myocarditis please consult a cardiologist.

Question 5

can i die from myocarditis if i ignore it?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Depends upon the cause of myocarditis and the severity of disease.

Question 6

is myocarditis rare and what are the risk factors ?

Accepted Answer

Not rare but ...: its a general term for inflamation of the heart muscle. Can occur with many conditions. the most common is viral. The lupus pts and other autoimmune disease  pts are sussceptable. Pts with cancer, HIV,renal failure are also at risk.

Question 7

does myocarditis cause ischemia?

Accepted Answer

: Ischemia is a condition where blood flow is reduced. The word implies blockage from the source or failure to deliver flow when there is no blockage.  Myocarditis is a condition where the heart muscle is inflamed, like tonsils swell during an infection. The inflammation does not reduce blood flow, it may increase need for blood in the inflamed area.

Question 8

can a common cold cause myocarditis ?

Accepted Answer

Rarely....: The most common cause of common colds is rhinovirus a virus not know to cause myocarditis. The common viral agents that  can cause myocarditis like Cosackievirus esp. type B, Adenovirus, Influenza are less common causes of common cold. The risk of having a myocarditis after an infection with either of the latter viruses is quite rare. Hit or miss.

Question 9

toothache am i at risk of myocarditis?

Accepted Answer

Myocarditis: Myocarditis is an inflammation of the myocardium, the middle layer of the heart wall. Myocarditis is usually caused by a infection. Not sure if your affected tooth is infected or not, but the sooner you have it treated the better your chances of staying healthy. An abscess can easily spread bacteria and toxins through your bloodstream.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myocarditis

Question 10

is myocarditis a life threatening condition?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But this depends on the cause, the severity and the rapidity with which one seeks medical assistance.

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