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Dr Ravi Assomull
Cardiologist London – Dr Ravi Assomull
What usually causes myocarditis?
Myocarditis is most commonly triggered by viral infections, though autoimmune causes are also possible. In this video, Dr Ravi Assomull, a Private Cardiologist in London, explains the underlying causes and how they affect the heart.
Transcript
By far and away the most common cause of myocarditis is a viral infection, typically following a flu-like illness.
It can also be related to autoimmune conditions and very rarely we have seen myocarditis following vaccinations.