Interpretation of the 2021 American Heart Association scientific statement: diagnosis and management of myocarditis in children
10.3760/cma.j.cn101070-20210808-00938
- VernacularTitle:2021年美国心脏协会《儿童心肌炎的诊断和治疗科学声明》解读
- Author:
Zhihao ZHENG
1
;
Benzhen WANG
;
Zipu LI
Author Information
1. 青岛大学附属妇女儿童医院心脏中心，山东 青岛 266034
- Keywords:
Myocarditis;
Diagnosis;
Treatment;
Child
- From:
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics
2021;36(19):1452-1457
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The diagnosis and management of myocarditis in children is a major challenge for pediatric cardiologists.In 2021, the American Heart Association redefined pediatric myocarditis after summarizing existing relevant information and treatment strategies for pediatric myocarditis, which emphasized the immunopathogenesis, new and conti-nuously changed main causes, modern laboratory testing methods and advances in the use of mechanical circulatory support.In particular, innovations of cardiac magnetic resonance in children myocarditis have been highlighted.The main contents of the statement to help pediatricians understand the diagnosis and management of myocarditis in children are interpreted.
