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Medical Conditions - Myocarditis

Myocarditis is inflammation of the myocardium. The myocardium is the muscle of the heart which forms this thickest part of the heart wall. Viral, bacterial, or fungal infections, medications, radiation, etc., are the cause of myocarditis. The inflammation leads to improper functioning of the heart. Symptoms are chest pain, arrhythmias, fatigue, fever, etc. Symptomatic treatment and heart medications are provided for the treatment of myocarditis.

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