Myocarditis Directory
Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle (myocardium). A wide range of infections and other problems can cause myocarditis, which often develops in people who are otherwise healthy. Myocarditis does not always produce symptoms; however, signs of myocarditis may include shortness of breath, lightheadedness, abnormal heartbeat, and others. Prompt treatment of infections is one of the best ways to prevent myocarditis. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how myocarditis is contracted, what it looks like, how to treat it, and much more. Call your doctor right away if you have symptoms of myocarditis, especially if they follow an infection, and if your symptoms have gotten worse following a diagnosis of myocarditis.
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What You Should Know: Myocarditis
Get information on myocarditis, including symptoms, causes, treatments, types, and complications.
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Heart Disease Treatment with Calcium Channel Blocker Drugs
WebMD explains how calcium channel blocker drugs can increase the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart.
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Treating Heart Failure with Calcium Channel Blockers
WebMD explains the use of calcium channel blockers to treat heart failure.
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Treating Heart Failure With ACE Inhibitors
ACE inhibitors are drugs often used to treat heart failure. Learn how they work.