Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Myocarditis is an inflammatory disease of the myocardium that can result from a wide range of infectious, autoimmune, toxic, and idiopathic causes. The clinical presentation of myocarditis is highly variable, ranging from mild, self-limiting symptoms to severe acute heart failure, life-threatening arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac death. Viral infections are considered the most common etiological factor, although autoimmune mechanisms and drug-induced myocardial injury are also increasingly recognized. The pathophysiology involves direct myocardial injury and immune-mediated inflammatory responses leading to myocyte necrosis and ventricular dysfunction. Early diagnosis remains challenging due to nonspecific clinical manifestations and limitations of diagnostic tools. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the etiology, pathophysiological mechanisms, clinical features, and current approaches to the management of myocarditis, emphasizing the importance of early recognition and individualized treatment strategies
DOI: 10.66301/fdz1a894
Institution: Samarkand State Medical Institute
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7166163777
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