title: Etiology, evaluation, and management of acute myocarditis.
abstract: The evaluation and management of acute myocarditis remain two of the most difficult challenges that general internists and cardiologists face today. Although the majority of cases are subclinical and self-limited, the true prevalence of myocarditis in the general population is unknown. In its most severe form, patients with myocarditis may present with rapidly progressive heart failure, cardiogenic shock, or complex arrhythmia. Indeed, acute myocarditis should be in the differential diagnosis of acute heart failure, particularly in young and previously healthy individuals.
authors.affiliation: MidOhio Cardiology Consultants, 3545 Olentangy River Road, Suite 325, Columbus, OH 43124, USA.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Haas
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000818:Animals; D001706:Biopsy; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D004699:Endocardium / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009205:Myocarditis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D009206:Myocardium / Q000473:pathology; D018487:Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents