Myocarditis is an inflammation of which part of the heart?
a. pericardium c. myocardium
b. endocardium d. epicardium
C
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the myocardium of the heart. Lymphocytes and leukocytes invade the muscle fibers of the heart, causing the chambers to enlarge and the muscle to weaken. This can lead to HF. Myocarditis is caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.
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