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Can a normal ecg, bloodwork and x-ray rule out myocarditis? ecgs show only episodes of sinus tachy w/ normal resting rate.

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Pretty much: Normal troponin and normal ECG would rule out almost all cases of myocarditis. An echo would clinch it.

Dr Ginsburg and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/25/2014

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A member asked:

Can a normal ecg, bloodwork and x-ray rule out myocarditis? ecgs show only episodes of sinus tachy w/ normal resting rate.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Dr Ginsburg and another doctor agreed

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Myocarditis test done. ECG. Normal with Sinus Arrhythmia Echo Normal but Type 2 Diastolic Dysfunction Sed Rate 22 H CRP 3.70 H *Troponin 0.011 Normal With these results could 8 have Myocarditis and could Diastolic Dysfunction improve. Thanks?