Myocarditis Interventions
Myocarditis – inflammation of the heart muscle, this can lead to left-sided heart failure.
Interventions: Medications and surgical interventions can be done to help reduce the risk of heart failure. Some medications that can be used include ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers and aldosterone receptor antagonists. In some cases immunosuppressants or immunoadsorption therapies are used. Defibrillators, intra-aortic balloon pumps, transplants, and left ventricular assistive devices can also be used.