ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Inflammation of the heart.
A
endocarditis
B
valvulitis
C
myocarditis
D
carditis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle (myocardium). The inflammation can reduce the heart’s ability to pump blood. Myocarditis can cause chest pain, shortness of breath, and rapid or irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Infection with a virus is one cause of myocarditis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart tissue, specifically the myocardium, the middle layer of the heart wall. Myocarditis affects your heart’s electrical system and muscle cells, leading to irregular heart rhythms and problems with your heart’s pumping function.

Detailed explanation-3: -Myocarditis. Myocarditis is inflammation of the myocardium-the heart muscle. This inflammation can also cause other changes to the heart muscle cells that may be acute (short term) or chronic (long term).

Detailed explanation-4: -What is myocarditis? Myocarditis occurs when the heart muscle (myocardium) becomes inflamed. Inflammation occurs when your body’s immune system responds to infections, for example. Myocarditis can be caused by viral infections or more systemic inflammatory conditions such as autoimmune disorders.

Detailed explanation-5: -For a weak heart, medications can help remove extra fluid from the body and reduce the strain on the heart. Some types of medications that may be given are diuretics, beta blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). Medications to treat chronic conditions.

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