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Review
. 2019 Sep;14(5):868-877.
doi: 10.1111/chd.12835. Epub 2019 Aug 21.

Myocarditis in the pediatric population: A review

Soham Dasgupta  1 , Glen Iannucci  1 , Chad Mao  1 , Martha Clabby  1 , Matthew E Oster  1
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Review

Myocarditis in the pediatric population: A review

Soham Dasgupta et al. Congenit Heart Dis. 2019 Sep.

Abstract

Myocarditis has a variable clinical presentation and there is still debate regarding accurate diagnostic criteria. Adding to the controversy surrounding this diagnosis, there is no clear consensus for the treatment or ongoing follow-up of patients with myocarditis. All of this makes the diagnosis and management of myocarditis a particular challenge in the pediatric population. Furthermore, the literature with respect to this topic is dynamic and ever-changing. In this review article, we aim to review and summarize the common clinical presentations of myocarditis, along with the latest recommendations for diagnostic criteria, treatment, and follow-up of patients with myocarditis.

Keywords: guidelines; myocarditis; pediatrics.

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