Myocarditis Webinars
Myocarditis Foundation’s board members, associates, and affiliated researchers host a variety of webinars to offer insight into myocarditis diagnosis, treatment, and research. These webinars provide detailed information about the condition and offer an opportunity for Q&A with leading experts. Myocarditis Foundation offers several webinar recordings free of charge.
Myocarditis Foundation Webinar Library
Understanding Myocarditis
For those looking for greater insight into myocarditis and how to cope with loss, the following presentations are available:
- Myocarditis Research by Leslie Cooper, MD
Dr. Leslie Cooper provides an overview of this condition and current research in this brief video presentation.
(PowerPoint Presentation – 310 KB) - Chronic Myopericarditis – by Leslie Cooper, MD
Dr. Leslie Cooper explains how to manage chronic inflammation of the myocardium and pericardium.
(Streaming Video – 15 minutes) - The Diagnosis of Myocarditis – by Leslie Cooper, MD
Dr. Leslie Cooper explains how to diagnose and treat viral myocarditis.
(Streaming Video – 30 minutes) - The Treatment of Myocarditis – by Leslie Cooper, MD
Dr. Leslie Cooper discusses guidelines and recommendations for doctors caring for patients with myocarditis.
(Streaming Video – 40 minutes) - Coping with Loss During the Holidays – by Chaplain Audrey Lukasak
Chaplain Audrey Lukasak offers support and strategies for navigating the holiday season after losing a loved one.
(Streaming Video – 40 minutes) - Arrhythmias and Sudden Death in Myocarditis – by Leslie Cooper, MD
Dr. Leslie Cooper provides information about one of the leading causes of sudden death in patients under age 40.
(Streaming Video – 40 minutes) - Heart Failure in Myocarditis: Acute, Chronic, or Fatal? – by Lori Blauwet, MD
Dr. Lori Blauwet offers information about treatment and prognosis for patients diagnosed with myocarditis.
(Streaming Video – 40 minutes) - Viral and Giant Cell Myocarditis – by Leslie Cooper, MD
Dr. Leslie Cooper explains the difference between viral myocarditis and giant cell myocarditis.
(Streaming Video – 30 minutes) - What Happens When a Virus Hijacks Your Heart?
This video explains how viral myocarditis can affect an individual’s heart.
(Streaming Video – 5 minutes & 40 seconds) - Cardiology Grand Rounds – Dr. Bettina Heidecker – 3/29/23
- Myocarditis: What’s New in 2025 with Dr. Leslie Cooper
- Updates from the 2024 ESC and AHA Scientific Statements on Cardiac Sarcoidosis
COVID-19 Topics
The presentations below are focused specifically on myocarditis with relation to COVID-19:
- How Does COVID-19 Affect the Heart
Dr. Leslie Cooper explains the potential cardiac implications for some patients with COVID-19. - Life After COVID-19: What’s the Risk of Cardiac Injury?
Dr. Leslie Cooper provides insight into follow-up cardiac care for COVID-19 patients. - Assessing the Long-Term Impacts of COVID-19
Dr. Leslie Cooper explains how providers should assess the risk of cardiac injury in patients who have recovered from COVID-19. - Increased Heart Disease Risk, Even a Year After COVID-19 Infection
Dr. Leslie Cooper discusses the findings of a recent study that found that people who were infected with COVID-19 are at an increased risk of heart disease, ever a year after their recovery from infection.
Family Meetings
Myocarditis Foundation coordinates Zoom meetings to provide education and support for families affected by myocarditis. Recordings of previous virtual meetings are listed below:
- Zoom Family Meeting Oct 17, 2020
- Zoom Family Meeting January 2021
- Zoom Family Meeting Oct 23, 2021
- Zoom Family Meeting May 1, 2021
- Zoom Family Meeting May 14, 2022
- Zoom Family Meeting July 29, 2023
Myocarditis Foundation welcomes your suggestions for future webinars and presentations. Individuals wishing to suggest a webinar topic are encouraged to send an email to [email protected].
Connect with Myocarditis Foundation
Whether you’re a researcher studying myocarditis and pericarditis or a patient who has recently received a diagnosis, Myocarditis Foundation is here to support you. Based in Texas, we are a non-profit organization providing resources for medical professionals, patients, and their families nationwide. To learn more about our work or to receive information about upcoming events, please contact us today.
For additional information about any of these upcoming events, please contact us directly at (281) 713-2962.