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Cardiovascular Problem

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Myocarditis

 

The common causative agents are

• Enterovirus

• Measles

• Adenovirus

Patient may present with a chest pain, an abnormal ECG reading, a bradycardia, an arrhythmia, a cardiomyopathy or a heart failure.

 

 

 

Investigation

• Clotted blood for Enterovirus IgM

• Throat swab and stool for Virus isolation.

• Cardiac biopsy - PCR is a gold standard, however it is very invasive and could result in other complications.

Self-limiting illness. Bed rest is recommended.

Some may require cardiac transplant.