Reviewing the current diagnostic and treatment approaches for myocarditis – analysis of literature

Introduction: Myocarditis is an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle, presenting with symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to severe cardiac dysfunction. It poses diagnostic challenges due to overlap with conditions such as coronary artery disease and its nonspecific presentation. This revie...

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Main Authors: Damian Zys, Maciej Wojszczyk, Julia Ryniecka, Witold Czyż, Julia Kacperczyk, Marta Chuncia-Ileczko, Michalina Wójcikiewicz, Filip Arczewski, Karol Dziedzic, Julia Kulbacka
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Published: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń 2025-01-01
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author Damian Zys
Maciej Wojszczyk
Julia Ryniecka
Witold Czyż
Julia Kacperczyk
Marta Chuncia-Ileczko
Michalina Wójcikiewicz
Filip Arczewski
Karol Dziedzic
Julia Kulbacka
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Maciej Wojszczyk
Julia Ryniecka
Witold Czyż
Julia Kacperczyk
Marta Chuncia-Ileczko
Michalina Wójcikiewicz
Filip Arczewski
Karol Dziedzic
Julia Kulbacka
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description Introduction: Myocarditis is an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle, presenting with symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to severe cardiac dysfunction. It poses diagnostic challenges due to overlap with conditions such as coronary artery disease and its nonspecific presentation. This review summarizes current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, emphasizing advancements in imaging and personalized treatment strategies. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to summarize the existing knowledge of currently relevant diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to myocarditis, highlighting both established methods and emerging advances. Materials and Methods: The literature available in the PubMed database was reviewed using the following keywords: "myocarditis," "myocarditis diagnosis," "myocarditis treatment," "diagnosis of myocarditis," "COVID-19 myocarditis," "viral myocarditis," and "autoimmune myocarditis." Conclusions: Myocarditis is a complex and multifactorial condition that requires improved diagnostic tools and individualized treatment strategies. As with other diseases, personalized approaches considering patient-specific factors are essential for better clinical outcomes. To achieve this, further research into innovative diagnostic methods and targeted therapies is necessary. Additionally, raising awareness of myocarditis is crucial for early diagnosis, timely treatment, and patient support.
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spelling doaj-art-176f3411f4e34c508f25ef78fcc3e6ff2025-01-07T08:23:00ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-01-013710.12775/QS.2025.37.57145Reviewing the current diagnostic and treatment approaches for myocarditis – analysis of literatureDamian Zys0https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6578-6710Maciej Wojszczyk1https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8668-8821Julia Ryniecka2https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5937-9498Witold Czyż3https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4442-9900Julia Kacperczyk4https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6354-301XMarta Chuncia-Ileczko5https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0913-9752Michalina Wójcikiewicz6https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3671-1410Filip Arczewski7https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5179-7255Karol Dziedzic8https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8317-723XJulia Kulbacka9https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1181-9104Norbert Barlicki Memorial Teaching Hospital No.1 of the Medical University of Lodz, ul. Stefana Kopcińskiego 22, 90-153 Łódź, PolandUniversity Clinical Hospital No. 1 of the Medical University of Lodz, ul. Kopcińskiego 22, 90-153 ŁódźMedical University of Lodz, Al. T. Kosciuszki 4, 90-419 Lodz, PolandCentral Teaching Hospital of the Medical University of Lodz, Pomorska 251, 92-213 Lodz, PolandMedical University of Lodz, Al. T. Kosciuszki 4, 90–419 Lodz, PolandCentral Teaching Hospital of the Medical University of Lodz, Pomorska 251, 92-213 Lodz, PolandCentral Teaching Hospital of the Medical University of Lodz, Pomorska 251, 92-213 Lodz, PolandMedical University of Lodz, Al. T. Kosciuszki 4, 90-419 Lodz, PolandMedical University of Lodz, Al. T. Kosciuszki 4, 90-419 Lodz, PolandCentral Teaching Hospital of the Medical University of Lodz, Pomorska 251, 92-213 Lodz, Poland Introduction: Myocarditis is an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle, presenting with symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to severe cardiac dysfunction. It poses diagnostic challenges due to overlap with conditions such as coronary artery disease and its nonspecific presentation. This review summarizes current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, emphasizing advancements in imaging and personalized treatment strategies. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to summarize the existing knowledge of currently relevant diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to myocarditis, highlighting both established methods and emerging advances. Materials and Methods: The literature available in the PubMed database was reviewed using the following keywords: "myocarditis," "myocarditis diagnosis," "myocarditis treatment," "diagnosis of myocarditis," "COVID-19 myocarditis," "viral myocarditis," and "autoimmune myocarditis." Conclusions: Myocarditis is a complex and multifactorial condition that requires improved diagnostic tools and individualized treatment strategies. As with other diseases, personalized approaches considering patient-specific factors are essential for better clinical outcomes. To achieve this, further research into innovative diagnostic methods and targeted therapies is necessary. Additionally, raising awareness of myocarditis is crucial for early diagnosis, timely treatment, and patient support. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/57145myocarditisviral myocarditisautoimmune myocarditisendomyocardial biopsycardiac magnetic resonanceimmunosuppressive therapy
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Maciej Wojszczyk
Julia Ryniecka
Witold Czyż
Julia Kacperczyk
Marta Chuncia-Ileczko
Michalina Wójcikiewicz
Filip Arczewski
Karol Dziedzic
Julia Kulbacka
Reviewing the current diagnostic and treatment approaches for myocarditis – analysis of literature
Quality in Sport
myocarditis
viral myocarditis
autoimmune myocarditis
endomyocardial biopsy
cardiac magnetic resonance
immunosuppressive therapy
title Reviewing the current diagnostic and treatment approaches for myocarditis – analysis of literature
title_full Reviewing the current diagnostic and treatment approaches for myocarditis – analysis of literature
title_fullStr Reviewing the current diagnostic and treatment approaches for myocarditis – analysis of literature
title_full_unstemmed Reviewing the current diagnostic and treatment approaches for myocarditis – analysis of literature
title_short Reviewing the current diagnostic and treatment approaches for myocarditis – analysis of literature
title_sort reviewing the current diagnostic and treatment approaches for myocarditis analysis of literature
topic myocarditis
viral myocarditis
autoimmune myocarditis
endomyocardial biopsy
cardiac magnetic resonance
immunosuppressive therapy
url https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/57145
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