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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...
Pericarditis II: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Tests01:19

Pericarditis II: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Tests

Pericarditis is distinguished by inflammation of the pericardium, the fibrous sac that encases the heart. It can be acute, lasting less than six weeks, or chronic, persisting for over three months. Understanding its clinical manifestations and diagnostic findings is crucial for timely and effective management.Clinical ManifestationsWhile pericarditis can be asymptomatic, it usually presents with characteristic symptoms such as:Chest Pain: The most characteristic symptom of pericarditis is chest...
Rheumatic Heart Disease II: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies01:22

Rheumatic Heart Disease II: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies

The key clinical manifestations of Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) include several distinct cardiac symptoms.Carditis, a hallmark of acute rheumatic fever, involves inflammation of the heart's endocardium, myocardium, and pericardium. Chronic RHD often results from recurrent episodes of carditis. Its symptoms include the following:Murmurs are caused by valvular damage, especially to the mitral and aortic valves. Mitral stenosis or regurgitation is common, with characteristic heart murmurs...
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...
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 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...

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Noninvasive Assessment of Cardiac Abnormalities in Experimental Autoimmune Myocarditis by Magnetic Resonance Microscopy Imaging in the Mouse
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Noninvasive Assessment of Cardiac Abnormalities in Experimental Autoimmune Myocarditis by Magnetic Resonance Microscopy Imaging in the Mouse

Published on: June 20, 2014

Diagnosing paediatric myocarditis: what really matters.

Shu-Ling Chong1, Dianne Bautista2, Angelina Su-Yin Ang1

  • 1Department of Children's Emergency, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.

Emergency Medicine Journal : EMJ
|September 28, 2013
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A new scoring system for pediatric myocarditis may aid diagnosis in emergency departments. A score of 3 can help identify children needing further investigation, improving resource use and reducing misdiagnosis.

Keywords:
cardiac carepaediatric emergency med

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Noninvasive Assessment of Cardiac Abnormalities in Experimental Autoimmune Myocarditis by Magnetic Resonance Microscopy Imaging in the Mouse
12:24

Noninvasive Assessment of Cardiac Abnormalities in Experimental Autoimmune Myocarditis by Magnetic Resonance Microscopy Imaging in the Mouse

Published on: June 20, 2014

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Diagnostic Accuracy

Background:

  • Pediatric myocarditis diagnosis is challenging.
  • Early identification is crucial for appropriate management.
  • Current diagnostic methods in the emergency department (ED) require refinement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify distinct clinical characteristics of pediatric myocarditis.
  • To develop a scoring system to trigger further investigations for suspected cases in the ED.
  • To improve diagnostic accuracy and resource allocation.

Main Methods:

  • An age-matched case-control study was conducted over 10 years.
  • Patients under 16 presenting to the ED with suspected myocarditis were analyzed.
  • Comparison of vital signs, symptoms, physical exam, ECG, and chest X-ray findings between confirmed cases and controls.

Main Results:

  • Five discriminating characteristics identified: respiratory distress, poor perfusion, hypotension, abnormal chest X-ray, and ECG abnormalities.
  • The derived scoring system demonstrated high diagnostic accuracy (AUC 90%).
  • A cut-off score of 3 yielded a positive likelihood ratio of 13 and a negative likelihood ratio of 0.35.

Conclusions:

  • A risk score of 3 may effectively trigger further investigations for pediatric myocarditis.
  • This tool can optimize resource utilization in the ED.
  • Minimizing misdiagnosis is a key benefit of the proposed scoring system.