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(I01.2) Acute rheumatic myocarditis
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12 082 in individuals diagnosis acute rheumatic myocarditis confirmed
3 757 deaths with diagnosis acute rheumatic myocarditis
31% mortality rate associated with the disease acute rheumatic myocarditis
Diagnosis acute rheumatic myocarditis is diagnosed Men are 20.05% more likely than Women
7 252
Men receive the diagnosis acute rheumatic myocarditis
2 776 (38.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis acute rheumatic myocarditis
981 (20.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease acute rheumatic myocarditis - Men aged 85-89 and Women aged 70-74
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 5-39, 45-79, 85-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 40-44, 80-84, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 10-14, 20-29, 80-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 5-9, 15-19, 30-79
Disease Features acute rheumatic myocarditis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Acute rheumatic myocarditis - what does this mean
Acute rheumatic myocarditis is an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle that occurs when the body's immune system attacks the heart tissue in response to a streptococcal infection. this causes inflammation of the heart muscle, leading to a decrease in cardiac output, resulting in symptoms such as chest pain, fatigue, and shortness of breath.
What happens during the disease - acute rheumatic myocarditis
Acute rheumatic myocarditis is a heart condition caused by a bacterial infection of the heart muscle, typically from streptococcus pyogenes. the infection causes inflammation of the heart muscle and can lead to scarring of the heart muscle, which can cause abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure, and even death. the infection can spread from the throat or skin to the heart and can be triggered by an untreated strep throat or skin infection.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Laboratory tests (complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein)
- Echocardiogram
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Cardiac computed tomography (CT) scan
- Myocardial biopsy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Reduce inflammation and improve symptoms.
- Administer corticosteroids to reduce inflammation
- Prescribe antibiotics to prevent secondary infection
- Prescribe diuretics to reduce fluid retention
- Prescribe beta-blockers to reduce the workload of the heart
- Prescribe ACE inhibitors to reduce blood pressure
- Prescribe anticoagulants to reduce the risk of blood clots
- Prescribe anti-arrhythmics to control irregular heart rhythms
- Prescribe oxygen therapy to improve oxygen delivery to the heart
- Provide lifestyle advice such as diet, exercise and stress management
- Refer patient to a cardiologist for further assessment and management
21 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Acute rheumatic myocarditis - Prevention
Acute rheumatic myocarditis can be prevented by avoiding exposure to the bacteria that cause it (streptococcal bacteria), practicing good hygiene, and receiving prompt treatment for strep throat or other streptococcal infections. vaccination against streptococcal infections is also recommended.