INFLAMMATORY CARDIOMYOPATHY - THE CONTROVERSY OF DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT

Authors
JAMES KB RATLIFF N STARLING R YOUNG JB
Citation
Kb. James et al., INFLAMMATORY CARDIOMYOPATHY - THE CONTROVERSY OF DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT, Rheumatic diseases clinics of North America, 23(2), 1997, pp. 333
Citations number
53
Categorie Soggetti
Rheumatology
Journal title
Rheumatic diseases clinics of North America → ACNP
ISSN journal
0889857X
Volume
23
Issue
2
Year of publication
1997
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-857X(1997)23:2<333:IC-TCO>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
This article reviews the theories regarding the causes of lymphocytic myocarditis, including viral and immunologic (cellular versus humoral) causes. Also covered is the relationship of dilated cardiomyopathy to myocarditis, the familial predilection for dilated cardiomyopathy in some cases, shortcomings of the various modalities for diagnosing lymp hocytic myocarditis, and the occurrence of lymphocytic myocarditis in association with systemic illnesses. Lastly, treatment options for myo carditis are explored.