Myocarditis in Cats
 
Inflammation of the heart's muscular wall (or myocardium) is medically referred to as myocarditis. It is often caused by bacterial, viral, rikettsial, funal, and protozoal infections, which may affect the heart directly or reach the heart from other body parts.
 
Clinical symptoms depend on the type of infection and extent of lesions, but in severe cases, heart failure may result.
 
Symptoms and Types
 
The inflammation itself may be focal or diffused throughout the myocardium. Other symptoms associated with myocarditis include:
 

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