Risk Factors And Complications Of Trichinosis

Myocarditis

Myocarditis is one of the leading complications that can occur as a result of trichinosis. The myocardium is the muscular layer that makes up the wall of the heart, and myocarditis develops when there is an inflammation in this area. Symptoms of myocarditis generally include chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), and fatigue. Some patients may also have swelling in their legs, feet, or ankles due to fluid retention. To diagnose myocarditis, patients may need to have an electrocardiogram, blood tests, a chest x-ray, a cardiac MRI scan, and an echocardiogram. While some cases of this condition may improve without treatment, diuretics, beta blockers, and ACE inhibitors may be useful in resolving mild cases. For more serious cases, patients may need intravenous medications, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and ventricular assist devices.

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