Myocarditis is the inflammation of the heart muscle. This muscle is the middle layer of the heart, formally called the myocardium, hence the name myocarditis (the -itis suffix indicates inflammation). Inflammation of the myocardium can be caused by a variety of etiologies, from infection to drugs. If severe enough, inflammation can lead to necrosis and cardi ... Show More
Dec 2021
#190: Endocarditis NCLEX Review
In this episode, I’m breaking down the key things you need to know about endocarditis for clinical, nursing school exams, and the NCLEX.
Endocarditis is inflammation of the endocardium, which is the innermost layer of the heart and also includes the valves. It is often a result ... Show More
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Mar 2024
361. Case Report: Sore Throat, Fever, and Myocarditis – It’s not always COVID-19! – University of Maryland
CardioNerds cofounder Dr. Dan Ambinder joins Dr. Angie Molina, Dr. Cullen Soares, and Dr. Andrew Lutz from the University of Maryland Medical Center for some beers and history by Fort McHenry. They discuss a case of disseminated haemophilus influenzapresumed fulminant bacterial m ... Show More
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>Contributor: Meghan Hurley MD</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Educational Pearls:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardial sac, which can arise from infectious or non-in ... Show More
<p>Myocarditis: What’s New in 2025</p>
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<p>Guest: Leslie T. Cooper Jr., M.D.</p>
<p>Host: Kyle W. Klarich, M.D.</p>
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<p>After this episode of Mayo Clinic’s cardiovascular podcast series “Interviews With the Experts,” the listener will be able to identify the novel ... Show More
