By Zachary Stieber A small U.S. military study on post vaccination myocarditis has been quietly released, with authors saying they found no overt or subclinical heart inflammation. Outside experts said the study did show some concerning signs and that the military researchers failed to explore those signs further. The U.S. military was one of the […]
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Inflammation of the middle layer of the heart wall.
Myocarditis is usually caused by a viral infection. A severe case can weaken the heart, which can lead to heart failure, abnormal heartbeat, and sudden death.
Symptoms include chest pain, abnormal heartbeat, and shortness of breath.
Treatment may include medication to regulate the heartbeat and improve heart function. In rare but severe cases, a device may be needed to help the heart function.
