Mayo Clinic Minute: How myocarditis affects men, athletes

Myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart, is usually caused by a virus. It can reduce the heart's ability to pump, causing rapid or abnormal heart rhythms, or arrhythmias.  In many cases, myocarditis improves on its own or with treatment. But health care providers often advise athletes to steer clear from activity for several months. Watch the Mayo Clinic Minute. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVEkFLa5xwo Journalists: Broadcast-quality video natural sound pkg (1:00) is in the downloads at the end of…
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