[Myocardial function in patients with a history of infectious-allergic myocarditis]

A echocardiographic study of the functional state of the myocardium 4-8 years after a history of infectious-allergic myocarditis in 67 patients revealed in 7.5% a moderate reduction of the contractile capacity of the myocardium and in 4.5% initial signs of left ventricle hypertrophy. The importance is stressed of early detection of this category of patients for effective prophylactic treatment aimed at prevention of myocardial insufficiency.