What are the key clinical features and symptoms that suggest a diagnos

Guideline-aligned answer with reasoning, red flags and references. Clinically reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP.

Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGPClinical Lead • iatroX

Key clinical features and symptoms that may suggest a diagnosis of myocarditis in a young adult include chest pain . Additionally, evidence of cardiac involvement is a significant feature, particularly in conditions such as Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults .

Key References

CKS - Chest pain
NG240 - Meningitis (bacterial) and meningococcal disease: recognition, diagnosis and management
NG206 - Myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy)/chronic fatigue syndrome: diagnosis and management
NG95 - Lyme disease
(La Vecchia et al., 2024): Cardiac Involvement in Patients With Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults.

What are the key clinical features and symptoms that suggest a diagnosis of myocarditis in a young adult?

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