Recognition and Initial Management of Fulminant Myocarditis
Published: January 06, 2020
- Fulminant myocarditis (FM), an acute and severe inflammation of the myocardium, is often underdiagnosed and is associated with exceptionally high mortality.
- Early evaluation and management are important to distinguish FM from other forms of acute circulatory compromise.
- This statement will educate frontline health care providers to consider and identify FM at its earliest stages to provide appropriate treatment and optimize outcomes.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Diagnosing and Managing Fulminant Myocarditis by W. H. Wilson Tang, MD
- Top Things to Know: Recognition and Initial Management of Fulminant Myocarditis
- News Release: Fast action and the right resources are key to treating fulminant myocarditis