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4D Echo Imaging May Detect Subtle Changes During Acute Myocarditis

4D Echo Imaging May Detect Subtle Changes During Acute Myocarditis

A novel 4D echo imaging method that measures cardiac strain may detect changes in heart dysfunction during acute myocarditis. In this study published in iScience, the researchers were able to also describe heart functional differences by sex using the technology in a preclinical model. Currently, there are no disease-specific therapies to treat myocarditis, it occurs …

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CDC Says Vaccine Link To Heart Inflammation Is Stronger Than Previously Thought

CDC Says Vaccine Link To Heart Inflammation Is Stronger Than Previously Thought

The heart of the problem of getting vaccinated…. Story at a glance: Males under 30 may face heart problems after getting vaccinated. Myocarditis and pericarditis share the same symptoms. For some, treatment for myocarditis can be solved with over-the-counter medication or resolve itself. Last Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that …

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