It is still tiring for me to walk. When I climb the stairs, I need to hold on to the rails. But this is already a big improvement. His condition needs to be monitored for the time being and it will be a while before he can run again. Anyone, young or old, can get it.
Patients can die suddenly.
Although the condition is uncommon, it should be considered in patients with flu-like symptoms and fluid in the lungs. An echo-cardiogram can show signs of the disease. Myocarditis is a severe inflammation of the muscular wall of the heart, usually caused by a viral or other infection, or an immune disorder. It comes on suddenly, leaving the heart virtually powerless to contract and circulate blood. Effective treatments include medication to stimulate the heart muscle and increase blood flow, or an implantable mechanical pump to temporarily assist the heart.