Myocarditis - from Seconds Count

If myocarditis is caused by a virus, it may improve on its own. Medications may help the heart undergo this healing process. If the myocarditis improves, the child can lead a normal life thereafter. It’s believed that about one-third of patients with myocarditis get better, one-third stay the same with reduced heart function, and one-third experience a severe deterioration of the condition. Once the inflammation goes away, the heart muscle may be severely damaged. This can lead to a weakened, enlarged heart, which is known as dilated cardiomyopathy.