

Myocarditis and pericarditis are rare but important causes of pediatric chest pain. The diagnostic criteria, clinical course, causes, and treatment of myocarditis is reviewed. There is particular attention to the relationship of myocarditis with dilated cardiomyopathy. Supportive therapy remains the standard of care for pump dysfunction. The identification and treatment of pericarditis with associated large pericardial effusion can be lifesaving. […]



Durani Y1, Giordano K, Goudie BW. Myocarditis and pericarditis in children. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2010 Dec;57(6):1281-303. PMID: 21111118