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Epidemiological Impact of Myocarditis
Ainoosh Golpour1, Dimitri Patriki2, Paul J Hanson3
1Campus Benjamin Franklin, Charite Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 12203 Berlin, Germany.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|February 10, 2021
Summary
Myocarditis, an inflammatory heart muscle disease, is more common than previously thought, affecting millions annually. Understanding its epidemiology is crucial for improving diagnosis and treatment, especially in young adults.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Myocarditis is an inflammatory heart muscle disease with diverse causes and clinical presentations.
- Historically underestimated, recent research highlights myocarditis's significant epidemiological impact.
- It is a leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current epidemiology of myocarditis.
- To discuss advancements in diagnostic approaches for myocarditis.
- To assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on myocarditis epidemiology.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of epidemiological studies on myocarditis.
- Analysis of prevalence and incidence data.
- Inclusion of recent findings on diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
Main Results:
- Myocarditis prevalence varies globally (10.2-105.6 per 100,000).
- Estimated annual occurrence is approximately 1.8 million cases worldwide.
- Underdiagnosis remains a challenge, contributing to prevalence range uncertainty.
Conclusions:
- Myocarditis is a significant public health concern requiring improved diagnostics and therapeutics.
- Further research is needed to refine prevalence estimates and understand etiological factors.
- The COVID-19 pandemic's influence on myocarditis requires ongoing investigation.
Keywords:
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