Viruses are the most common cause of myocarditis in children, experts offer guidance

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Viruses are the most common cause of myocarditis in children, experts offer guidance

Myocarditis in children is a rare yet challenging condition to treat. Diagnosis and treatment includes multiple options, and many cases of myocarditis resolve on their own, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, “Diagnosis and Management of Myocarditis in Children,” published today in Circulation. The scientific statement writing group reviewed the latest research to develop guidance in diagnosis and treatment for myocarditis in children.

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