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  • Title: [Myocarditis].
    Author: Decoodt P.
    Journal: Rev Med Brux; 1995; 16(4):191-3. PubMed ID: 7481221.
    Abstract:
    The definition, pathogenesis and clinical picture of myocarditis are reviewed. Recent studies emphasize the importance of immune mechanisms in the genesis of the myocardial damage. Among particular forms of myocarditis, Coxsackie B viral infections, HIV infections, Lyme disease and Chagas disease are successively considered. The main measures for the treatment of myocarditis remain a restriction of physical activities along with the classical medications of heart failure. Due to the increased embolic risk, anticoagulation is often indicated.
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