Myocarditis game-changer: We've blamed the wrong culprit
Inflammation resulting from a viral infection has traditionally been thought to cause acute myocarditis, which can lead to fatal heart arrhythmias in otherwise healthy young adults. Now, a new study has shown for the first time that the virus itself damages heart cells before inflammation sets in, challenging traditional assumptions.
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Category: Medical, Science
Tags: Heart, Virus, Infections, Virginia Tech
Inflammation resulting from a viral infection has traditionally been thought to cause acute myocarditis, which can lead to fatal heart arrhythmias in otherwise healthy young adults. Now, a new study has shown for the first time that the virus itself damages heart cells before inflammation sets in, challenging traditional assumptions.
Continue Reading
Category: Medical, Science
Tags: Heart, Virus, Infections, Virginia Tech