Immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment by harnessing the body’s immune system to fight cancer cells. However, a significant concern has emerged: some patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) develop Immunotherapy-…
The Myocarditis Foundation is very excited to share this recently published article! After peer reviews, and endorsements by the Myocarditis Foundation, the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA), and the…
When it comes to heart health, conditions like myocarditis and pericarditis can cause confusion because they sound similar and share symptoms. However, each condition affects a different part of the…
Understanding the Symptoms of Myocarditis Myocarditis, an inflammatory condition of the heart muscle, can affect anyone at any age. This condition, often triggered by viral infections, autoimmune disorders, or exposure…
A diagnosis of myocarditis can be life-changing, but the right approach to diet and exercise can significantly support heart health during recovery. Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle,…
Dr. Tahir Kafil, is one of the Myocarditis Foundation’s Fellowship Grant Recipients from December, 2021. He worked with Dr. Peter Liu, at the Ottawa Heart Institute, in Canada and has…
After treatment, many patients live long, full lives free from the effects of myocarditis. For others, however, ongoing cardiovascular medication or even a heart transplant may be needed. Overall, dilated…
Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a low cardiac output state resulting in tissue hypoxia and life threatening end-organ hypoperfusion. Despite growing cardiogenic shock research in adults, the epidemiology, clinical features, and…
Three Myocarditis Researchers presented at our recent Family Meeting in October. Here is a little information on them and their talks. One of our Fellowship Grant Recipients, Dr. Tahir Kafil,…
Myocarditis remains a significant and challenging diagnosis in pediatrics, and is one of the most common identifiable causes of dilated cardiomyopathy in children. Viral infections remain the most frequent underlying cause…
