Myocarditis and pericarditis have been thrust into the spotlight due to risks associated with COVID-19 disease, and as a potential side effect of mRNA COVID vaccines. These conditions represent inflammatory effects on the myocardium, or pericardium, and can co-exist. Severity ranges from minimally symptomatic and very low risk through to life-threatening cardiac decompensation and tamponade.
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