Autoimmune myocarditis
Evidence: Unconfirmed
Names
Description
Myocarditis
Autoimmune cardiomyopathy
Coxsackie myocarditis
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart wall. Myocarditis can affect both the heart's muscle cells and the heart's electrical system, leading to problems with the heart's pumping function and irregular heart rhythms.
Patient Groups
Bloggers
N/A
Prevalence
US Cases: 68,000 - 83,000 [Lancet 2018]
Notes:
1. Lack of sensitivity in diagnostic tools may have caused an underestimation of its true prevalence.
2. The prevalence of myocarditis has been found to be up to 42% in cases of unexplained deaths in people aged 35 or younger
Typical Age of onset
Childhood - Age 3
Adult - 35
Symptoms
Easy or excessive bruising (purpura)
Rash - pinpoint-sized reddish-purple spots (petechiae) usually on the lower legs
Bleeding from the gums or noseBlood in urine or stools
Unusually heavy menstrual flow
Sources: Mayo Clinic, Healthline
