(I51.4) Myocarditis, unspecified

More details coming soon

Icon
3 795 380 in individuals diagnosis myocarditis, unspecified confirmed
Icon
707 165 deaths with diagnosis myocarditis, unspecified
Icon
19% mortality rate associated with the disease myocarditis, unspecified

Diagnosis myocarditis, unspecified is diagnosed Women are 12.18% more likely than Men

1 666 572

Men receive the diagnosis myocarditis, unspecified

322 712 (19.4 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

100
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
2 128 808

Women receive the diagnosis myocarditis, unspecified

384 453 (18.1 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease myocarditis, unspecified - Men and Women aged 80-84

Icon
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Icon
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
Icon
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features myocarditis, unspecified

Icon
Absence or low individual and public risk
Icon

Myocarditis, unspecified - what does this mean

Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle, usually caused by a viral infection. it can cause chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, and an irregular heartbeat. it can also lead to long-term heart damage if not treated promptly.

What happens during the disease - myocarditis, unspecified

Myocarditis is an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle caused by a variety of viral, bacterial, and other infectious agents. it is characterized by an infiltration of inflammatory cells into the heart muscle, leading to myocyte damage, cell death, and fibrosis. this can lead to myocardial dysfunction, including arrhythmias, heart failure, and sudden death.

Clinical Pattern

More details coming soon

How does a doctor diagnose

More details coming soon

Treatment and Medical Assistance

More details coming soon
Icon
15 Days of Hospitalization Required
Icon
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Myocarditis, unspecified - Prevention

Myocarditis, unspecified can be prevented by avoiding certain risk factors such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, exposure to certain toxins, and engaging in regular physical activity and a healthy diet. vaccination is also recommended for some infections that can cause myocarditis, such as measles, mumps, and rubella.