The myocardium is the muscular wall of the heart. It contracts to pump blood out of the heart and then relaxes as the heart refills with returning blood. Its outer surface is called the epicardium and its inner lining is the endocardium .
Various things can cause the inflammation, including a viral, bacterial or fungal infection.
Myocarditis is treated with analgesics or anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve pain. Antibiotics will also be prescribed if the myocarditis is due to a bacterial infection. Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.