Myocarditis-associated necrotizing coronary vasculitis: incidence, cause, and outcome

Conclusion  Necrotizing coronary vasculitis is histologically detectable in 1.5% of Myocarditis. Necrotizing coronary vasculitis includes viral and immune-mediated causes. Intra-hospital mortality is 24%. The immunologic pathway is associated with beneficial response to immunosuppression.
Source: European Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research