carditis
Inflamed heart tissue
Carditis is inflammation of the heart.
The term covers inflammation affecting any part of the heart muscle or its surrounding structures.
More specific terms identify the location: pericarditis (the outer sac), myocarditis (the muscle itself), endocarditis (the inner lining and valves).
Carditis may result from infection, autoimmune conditions, or rheumatic fever.
Streptococcal infection's systemic inflammatory sequel
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- bacterialOf or from germs
- viralSpreading quickly online
streptococcal · lupus · Lyme disease · diphtheria · COVID-19 · adenovirus · immune response · antibodies
Discomfort in thoracic region
- dyspneaLabored respiration condition
- palpitationsAwareness of abnormal heartbeat
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- feverElevated body temperature
edema · swelling · murmur · arrhythmia · shortness of breath · tachycardia · syncope · malaise
Regaining what was lost
- complicationFactor that adds difficulty
- cardiomyopathyHeart muscle disorder
- chronicPersisting over time
- recurrenceReturn of something previous
scarring · arrhythmia · mortality · remission · sequelae · long-term · monitoring · follow-up
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- steroidsPerformance-enhancing hormones
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- immunosuppressantsDrugs reducing body defenses
- NSAIDsOver-the-counter pain class
corticosteroids · hospitalization · bed rest · diuretics · pacemaker · surgery · valve replacement · antivirals
Ultrasound of the heart
- electrocardiogramHeart's electrical activity record
- ECGCardiac electrical recording
- chest x-rayRadiographic image of torso
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
biopsy · troponin · auscultation · stethoscope · imaging
Muscular tissue of heart
- endocardiumHeart's inner wall covering
- pericardiumMembranous cardiac enclosure
- atriumRoofed central hall
- ventricleHollow organ chamber
valve · coronary · artery · circulation · systole · diastole · septum · aorta
rheumatic fever
Streptococcal infection's systemic inflammatory sequel
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- bacterialOf or from germs
viral · streptococcal · lupus · Lyme disease · diphtheria · COVID-19 · adenovirus · immune response · antibodies · cytokines
chest pain
Discomfort in thoracic region
- dyspneaLabored respiration condition
- palpitationsAwareness of abnormal heartbeat
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
fever · edema · swelling · murmur · arrhythmia · shortness of breath · tachycardia · syncope · malaise · weakness
recovery
Regaining what was lost
- complicationFactor that adds difficulty
- cardiomyopathyHeart muscle disorder
- chronicPersisting over time
recurrence · scarring · arrhythmia · mortality · remission · sequelae · long-term · monitoring · follow-up
antibiotics
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- steroidsPerformance-enhancing hormones
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- immunosuppressantsDrugs reducing body defenses
NSAIDs · corticosteroids · hospitalization · bed rest · diuretics · pacemaker · surgery · valve replacement · antivirals · colchicine
echocardiogram
Ultrasound of the heart
- electrocardiogramHeart's electrical activity record
- ECGCardiac electrical recording
- chest x-rayRadiographic image of torso
blood test · biopsy · troponin · auscultation · stethoscope · imaging
myocardium
Muscular tissue of heart
- endocardiumHeart's inner wall covering
- pericardiumMembranous cardiac enclosure
- atriumRoofed central hall
ventricle · valve · coronary · artery · circulation · systole · diastole · septum · aorta · mitral
carditisnephritis
Renal tissue inflammation
hepatitis · encephalitis · arthritis · dermatitis · gastritis