A patient with Whipple's disease presented with a long prodromal period characterized by granulomatous lymphadenitis and progressive lymphedema of the extremities. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Congestive Heart Failure

  […] for congestive heart failure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Heart Disease

  A 14-year-old boy without overt heart disease underwent encircling ventriculotomy and cryoablation because of ventricular tachycardia resistant to antiarrhythmic therapy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  diseases I51.81 Takotsubo syndrome I51.89 Other ill-defined heart diseases I51.9 Heart disease, unspecified I52 Other heart disorders in diseases classified elsewhere I60 Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage I60.0 Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage [icd10data.com]

  Additionally, medical procedures such as electrical cardioversion, and long-lasting illnesses such as kidney disease and heart disease, can cause high levels of troponin in the blood. [aviationtravelwriter.wordpress.com]

• Tachycardia

  CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that unexplained ventricular tachycardia may be the only manifestation of clinically silent myocarditis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Cardiomegaly

  Cardiomegaly with biatrial enlargement. Abnormal hyperintense signals involving the myocardium on T2 DIR, as compared to the skeletal muscle, the ratio is 3:1. Early enhancement when comparedT1 DIR pre to post contrast. [radiopaedia.org]

  […] growth of the ventricles what patient demographic is most likely to get hypertrophic cardiomyopathy male patients 20-50 years old what gross and histological changes are seen in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Gross: Lack of LV compliance, LA dilation, cardiomegaly [quizlet.com]

• Cardiac Signs and Symptoms

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• Arthritis

  […] infiltration of myocardium by a heterogeneous infiltrate composed of abundant lymphocytes, eosinophils, plasma cells and scattered prominent giant cells There are no well defined granulomas It has a more fulminant course ( J Card Fail 2002;8:74, Semin Arthritis [pathologyoutlines.com]

  Myocarditis associated with connective tissue disease has been reported in systemic lupus erythematosus, mixed connective tissue disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions. GCM is considered idiopathic. [emedicine.medscape.com]

  Other granulomatous disorders with myocardial involvement, such as sarcoidosis or rheumatoid arthritis, respond well to cortisone but often require a lengthy course of treatment ( e7 ). [aerzteblatt.de]

  Other therapeutic options that have proved some benefit in this entity include interferon (IFN) or tyrosine-kinase inhibitors (Imatinib). 49 Granulomatous acute myocarditis is sometimes seen in cardiac sarcoidosis or rheumatoid arthritis. [revespcardiol.org]

• Fracture

  Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is notable because it does not present with heart failure and has normal ejection fracture if a patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy receives a echocardiogram what will be found 1) systolic anterior motion of the mitral [quizlet.com]

• T Wave Inversion

  Markers of myocardial damage ( troponin or creatine kinase cardiac isoenzymes) are elevated. [10] The ECG findings most commonly seen in myocarditis are diffuse T wave inversions; saddle-shaped ST-segment elevations may be present (these are also seen [en.wikipedia.org]

• Leukocytosis

  HIV) post viral (lymphocytic) – (rheumatic fever) ASSESSMENT HISTORY chest pain fatigue SOB palpitations fever malaise arthralgias EXAMINATION fever tachycardia S3 and S4 pericardial rub signs of biventricular failure cardiogenic shock INVESTIGATIONS leukocytosis [lifeinthefastlane.com]

  These findings were accompanied by abnormal laboratory tests including anemia (hemoglobin: 7.6 g/dl), leukocytosis (16.25/nl) and elevated levels of C-reactive protein (27.6 mg/dl), troponin-I (7.6 ng/ml), myoglobin (664 g/dl), brain natriuretic peptide [eurjmedres.biomedcentral.com]

DATA SYNTHESIS: In survivors, left ventricular function in myocarditis improved approximately 10% over 6 months without immunosuppressive treatment. Prednisone alone did not improve survival (P >0.2) or left ventricular function (P >0.11). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Computed tomographic scans of the liver before nivolumab treatment ( A ) and at 5 months after discharge ( B ). [circheartfailure.ahajournals.org]

In this uncontrolled treatment study, almost exclusively virus-negative patients had improved after 12 months under immunosuppressant treatment (LV-EF rise 21.4%). [aerzteblatt.de]

Data Synthesis: In survivors, left ventricular function in myocarditis improved approximately 10% over 6 months without immunosuppressive treatment. Prednisone alone did not improve survival ( P >0.2) or left ventricular function ( P >0.11). [annals.org]

Routine measurement of CRP may be a useful tool for determining the prognosis in patients with LM. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This disease in contrast to fulminant myocarditis carries a poor prognosis. Treatment should include steroids with immunosuppressive therapy including cyclosporine and/or azathioprine that significantly improves prognosis 8. [escardio.org]

SCHLUSSFOLGERUNGEN: Eine fulminante Myokarditis stellt im Akutstadium eine lebenbedrohliche Erkrankung dar, die Prognose nach Ausheilung gilt aber als gut. en CONCLUSIONS: Although fulminant myocarditis is a life -threatening condition in its initial phase, the prognosis [glosbe.com]

/pathophysiology, what is the clinical presentation, what is the pathological presentation, what are the potential outcomes what: rare, fatal myocarditis patient: adults 20-50 etiology: unknown, but most likely autoimmune clinical: sudden onset heart [quizlet.com]

Pathology by systems > Cardiovascular system > Heart > lymphocytic myocarditis Sunday 9 January 2005 Etiology direct infection Viral infection Bacterial infection Bartonella henselae myocarditis postinfectious autoimmune reaction E. [humpath.com]

[…] has been suggested for GCM, based on the antimyosin GCM Lewis rat model and a high prevalence of associated autoimmune disorders, especially inflammatory bowel disease Diagrams / tables Images hosted on other servers: Etiology of Myocarditis Clinical [pathologyoutlines.com]

Etiology From an etiologic perspective, myocarditis cases usually fall into 1 of the following 4 main categories: Infectious Postviral autoimmune-related Autoimmune-mediated (lupus myocarditis, giant-cell myocarditis [GCM]) Drug-associated (hypersensitivity [emedicine.medscape.com]

Other etiologic agents responsible for myocarditis include drugs, toxic substances, or autoimmune conditions. [revespcardiol.org]

We chose to study the epidemiologic grounds and all major aspects of differential pathogenesis and treatment of this serious health problem. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] eosinophilic and giant cell myocarditis (GCM) Terminology GCM has been termed idiopathic GCM, pernicious myocarditis, Fiedler myocarditis, acute idiopathic interstitial myocarditis, giant cell granulomatous myocarditis, and granulomatous myocarditis Epidemiology [pathologyoutlines.com]

[…] catecholamine-induced injury and reperfusion injury) Pathologic classification is complicated, however, because tissue biopsies often are not obtained, and a presumptive clinical diagnosis must sometimes be confirmed by means of indirect methods such as serology. [1] Epidemiology [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] time what is the typical pathological presentation of lymphocytic myocarditis Gross: Flabby, dilated heart Microscopic: T cell infiltrate with myocyte necrosis what is lymphocytic myocarditis, what type of patient is it common in, what is the etiology/pathophysiology [quizlet.com]

[…] myocarditis, Fiedler myocarditis, acute idiopathic interstitial myocarditis, giant cell granulomatous myocarditis, and granulomatous myocarditis Epidemiology Incidence difficult to determine as most cases are believed to be subclinical or underdiagnosed Pathophysiology [pathologyoutlines.com]

The present article will focus on the discussion of pathophysiological insights, indications, and options for myocardial biopsy, considering existing guidelines for biopsy ( 4 ) and the therapeutic options in acquired myocardial disorders based thereon [aerzteblatt.de]

[…] dangerous and life-threatening situation: in particular, the inflammation of the myocardial tissue of the heart may lead to severe consequences since the clinical history of the disease may be completely asymptomatic, any clinical sign may be lacking, thus preventing [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Prevention There's no specific prevention for myocarditis. However, taking these steps to prevent infections might help: Avoid people who have a viral or flu-like illness until they've recovered. [mayoclinic.org]

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Prevention Although myocarditis is an unpredictable disease, the following measures may help prevent its onset. Individuals should: Take extra measures to avoid infections, and obtain appropriate treatment for infections. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]