Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Myocarditis I: Introduction01:21

Myocarditis I: Introduction

Myocarditis is inflammation of the myocardium, which is the muscular layer of the heart.EtiologyMyocarditis has a diverse etiology, including a wide range of infectious and non-infectious causes:Infectious CausesViral: Common viruses include Coxsackie A and B, adenovirus, parvovirus B19, enteroviruses, and influenza A.Bacterial: Examples include infections caused by Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Mycoplasma species.Rickettsial: Infections like Rocky Mountain spotted fever can result in...
Myocarditis II: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Tests01:27

Myocarditis II: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Tests

Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle. The symptoms vary widely, encompassing asymptomatic presentations to severe, acute manifestations.Clinical PresentationAsymptomatic cases: In some instances, myocarditis may be asymptomatic, with the infection resolving without intervention. These cases often go undetected unless discovered incidentally through diagnostic imaging or tests conducted for other reasons.General Early Symptoms: Early symptoms of myocarditis are non-specific and can...
Myocarditis IV: Nursing Management01:22

Myocarditis IV: Nursing Management

Myocarditis is an inflammatory condition of the myocardium requiring meticulous nursing management for optimal patient outcomes. Effective management begins with a thorough assessment of the patient's medical history, paying close attention to past infections, autoimmune disorders, travel history, and exposure to toxins or drugs. Recent viral infections and systemic diseases are particularly relevant due to their potential role in triggering myocarditis.Physical Examination and MonitoringThe...
Myocarditis III: Medical Management01:14

Myocarditis III: Medical Management

Myocarditis: Comprehensive Medical ManagementMyocarditis, the heart muscle inflammation, requires a comprehensive medical management strategy that addresses the underlying cause, provides supportive care, manages symptoms, and reduces cardiac workload.Infections and Autoimmune CausesAdminister appropriate antimicrobial therapy when an infectious agent causes myocarditis. For instance, penicillin treats infections caused by Group A Streptococcus. In cases where autoimmune processes are...
Cardiomyopathy I: Introduction and Classification01:25

Cardiomyopathy I: Introduction and Classification

Cardiomyopathy, or CMP, is a group of diseases affecting the myocardial structure, impairing its ability to pump blood effectively. This condition can lead to arrhythmias, heart failure, or sudden cardiac death.Cardiomyopathies are classified into primary and secondary categories:Primary Cardiomyopathy refers to conditions involving only the heart muscle that are often idiopathic (of unknown cause) or genetic. They primarily affect the myocardium without the involvement of other systemic...
Cardiomyopathy IV: Restrictive Cardiomyopathy01:29

Cardiomyopathy IV: Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) is a rare heart muscle disease characterized by impaired ventricular filling due to stiffened ventricular walls, leading to significant diastolic dysfunction.EtiologyRestrictive cardiomyopathy can arise from both inherited and acquired diseases, many of which are systemic. It is categorized into four main types: infiltrative, storage, non-infiltrative, and endomyocardial diseases.Infiltrative diseases, such as amyloidosis, lead to RCM by depositing amyloid...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Prevalence of nocturia and fecal and urinary incontinence and the association to childhood obesity: a study of 6803 Danish school children.

Journal of pediatric urology·2019
Same author

The giraffe kidney tolerates high arterial blood pressure by high renal interstitial pressure and low glomerular filtration rate.

Acta physiologica (Oxford, England)·2015
Same author

Jugular venous pooling during lowering of the head affects blood pressure of the anesthetized giraffe.

American journal of physiology. Regulatory, integrative and comparative physiology·2009
Same author

Screening history of women with cervical cancer: a 6-year study in Aarhus, Denmark.

British journal of cancer·2008
Same author

A comment on terminology in cervical cytology and terminology discussions.

Cytopathology : official journal of the British Society for Clinical Cytology·2005
Same author

Increased NADPH-diaphorase activity in canine myxomatous mitral valve leaflets.

Journal of comparative pathology·2003
Same journal

[Heart and climate].

Herz·2026
Same journal

Multidimensional psychosocial screening in routine cardiac care: preliminary findings from a cross-sectional survey.

Herz·2026
Same journal

[Noise and the heart].

Herz·2026
Same journal

[The cardiovascular exposome: areas of action for prevention and practical cardiology].

Herz·2026
Same journal

Relationship between HAVOC score and new-onset atrial fibrillation in patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction.

Herz·2026
Same journal

Interventional treatment of atrioventricular valves.

Herz·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 16, 2026

Three-Dimensional Cell Culture Models to Investigate the Epithelial Barrier in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
03:23

Three-Dimensional Cell Culture Models to Investigate the Epithelial Barrier in Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Published on: May 10, 2024

Eosinophilic myocarditis.

U Baandrup1

  • 1Center for Clinical Research, Vendsyssel Hospital/Aalborg University, Bispensgade 37, 9800, Hjorring, Denmark. utb@rn.dk

Herz
|November 27, 2012
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Eosinophilic myocarditis involves eosinophil activation, releasing damaging proteins into the heart. Understanding eosinophil levels and activation is key to diagnosing and treating this condition.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 16, 2026

Three-Dimensional Cell Culture Models to Investigate the Epithelial Barrier in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
03:23

Three-Dimensional Cell Culture Models to Investigate the Epithelial Barrier in Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Published on: May 10, 2024

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Immunology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Eosinophilic myocarditis results from activated eosinophils releasing cytotoxic granules.
  • Eosinophilic cationic proteins are implicated in myocardial damage.
  • Causes of eosinophilia include hypersensitivity and parasitic infections, but some cases are idiopathic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a clinical spectrum of eosinophilic myocarditis.
  • To correlate this spectrum with eosinophil counts and activation levels.
  • To advance understanding and treatment of eosinophilic heart disease.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on eosinophilic myocarditis.
  • Analysis of clinical presentations associated with eosinophilia.
  • Hypothesizing a disease spectrum based on eosinophil parameters.

Main Results:

  • Eosinophil activation and granule release are central to myocarditis pathogenesis.
  • A spectrum of disease severity likely exists, linked to eosinophil load and activation.
  • Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndromes and Loeffler's endomyocardial disease represent points on this spectrum.

Conclusions:

  • Eosinophilic myocarditis pathogenesis is tied to eosinophil activation and granule release.
  • A clinical spectrum correlating with eosinophil numbers and activation is proposed.
  • Further research into eosinophil cardiotropism will improve diagnosis and treatment.