A member asked:

Does myocarditis always left some scars in one's heart? it is possible to live normal, sporty, health and long life with scarred hearth?

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Dr. Robert Henson answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Not always scars: a cardiac MRI can tell you how much of the heart (if any) has permanent damage/scarring - this can guide prognosis (what we can predict about your future). if there is not much damage often one can recover to normal activity and longevity.

Answered 5/29/2014

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