Acute Rheumatic Myocarditis

Treatment

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How is acute rheumatic myocarditis treated?

The patient will be hospitalized and kept under supervision in absolute rest, consuming a light diet rich in vitamin and protein, low in salt. Those suffering from tachycardia have ice packets applied to the chest.

The main treatments are:

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Antibiotics
Parenteral nutrition
Reserved use of cortison medication
Sedatives for the nervous system

Articles for Acute Rheumatic Myocarditis

Causes

The main cause for this disease is the betahaemolytic Streptococcus of group A, which is found in common infectious sites such as the mouth; in dental granulomas, dental abscesses, paradontosis, and other infections such as chronic tonsillitis.

Complications

Complications of acute rheumatic myocarditis include: acute insufficiency of the left ventricle, cardiac ascites, (acute pulmonary edema), chronic cardiac insufficiency, dangerous rhythm disruptions, etc.

Diagnosis

In general a diagnosis is easily assigned, but this may be more challenging in cases where the joints (articulations) are not affected (abarticularÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â forms). In determining a diagnosis for the condition it helps; clinical results, electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, etc.

Introduction

Acute rheumatic myocarditis occurs when during a rheumatic attack (during which the articulations may or may not be affected), and inflammation of the myocardium occurs. The myocardium is the layer of the heart which is most often affected from rheumatism.

Symptoms

Symptoms are similar to those experienced for acute articular rheumatism. Patients also experience the following symptoms:Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â precordial pain (in the chest), dyspnea (difficulties breathing), rhythm disruptions, high fever, general fatigue, etc.