​What is Myocarditis?

Also known as: inflammation of the myocardium, inflammation of the heart

The myocardium is the thick layer of muscle tissue in the center of the wall of the heart. When it becomes inflamed, the disorder is known as myocarditis which may lead to a number of symptoms.

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Reviewed by: Jack Wolfsdorf, MD, FAAP

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