Clinical evaluation of myocardial involvement in acute myopericarditis in young adults
BMC CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS, vol.17, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 17
- Publication Date: 2017
- Doi Number: 10.1186/s12872-017-0564-8
- Journal Name: BMC CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: Myocardial involvement in young adults has various causes. Acute myopericarditis is one of the myocardial involvements in young adults. It is easy to confuse with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction because of the electrocardiographic features. This study aims to investigate a number of imaging techniques and clinical features for acute myopericarditis in young adults (< 30 years of age).