What Is Myocarditis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Other Diseases
It is extremely important to deal with even minor infections because they can quickly worsen. They can also spread to other parts of the body, potentially resulting in some very dangerous complications. If a disease does appear to be affecting other parts of the body then it is important to get medical help as soon as possible.
Other diseases that can cause myocarditis also include Takayasu’s arteritis and giant cell arteritis. Arteritis is an inflammation of the arteries that can result in permanent damage. There is also Wegener’s granulomatosis, which causes the inflammation of tissues including blood vessels. Lupus, a type of autoimmune condition, is another potential cause of myocarditis.
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