What Is Myocarditis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Complications
While myocarditis is not always severe, it can go on to become very serious indeed. If left untreated, the inflammation can go on to cause permanent damage to the heart. This can result in heart failure, which means the heart will not be able to work as effectively as it usually would.
Myocarditis can result in a heart attack, which means blood is no longer reaching the heart muscle. It can also lead to a sudden cardiac arrest, which means that the heart has stopped beating altogether. Myocarditis can also lead to a stroke in some cases. The good news is that these problems can usually be avoided if the patient is found suitable treatment in time.
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