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Autoimmune Myocarditis



Autoimmune Myocarditis: Introduction

Inflammation of the heart muscle walls caused by an autoimmune disorder. An autoimmune disorder is a malfunction of the body's immune response causing it to attack itself. In autoimmune myoacrditis the body's own immune system attacks the heart muscle and can ultimately cause heart failure.

Symptoms of Autoimmune Myocarditis

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Medical Textbooks Online about Autoimmune Myocarditis

Medical Books Excerpts
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)
  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)
  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)
  • "Handbook of Diseases" (2003)
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • "The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult" (2008)

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Autoimmune Myocarditis: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Autoimmune Myocarditis

Heart attacks can be undiagnosed: Although the most severe symptoms of heart attack are hard to miss, there are varying degrees of severity. It is altogether too common for people to die...read more »

Heart attacks can be overdiagnosed: Although many people die from heart attacks, there are also many cases where people fear that they have a heart attack, but actually have something...read more »

Rare heart condition often undiagnosed: The rare heart condition called long QT syndrome can lead to episodes of palpitations and rapid...read more »

Heart attack can be over-diagnosed: Although heart attack is often undiagnosed, leading to fatality, it can also be over-diagnosed. People become...read more »

Blood pressure cuffs misdiagnose hypertension in children: One known misdiagnosis issue with hyperension, arises in relation to the simple equipment used to test blood...read more »

Hypertension misdiagnosis common in children: Hypertension is often misdiagnosed in adults (see misdiagnosis of hypertension), but its misdiagnosis is even more likely in children....read more »

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Autoimmune Myocarditis: Rare Types

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Causes of Autoimmune Myocarditis

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