Viral myocarditis is usually preceded by flu-like symptoms with fever, fatigue and palpitations. The diagnosis is difficult as the initial symptoms may be mistaken as flu. It is usually when the patient presents with symptoms of heart failure (e.g. breathlessness) or abnormal ECG (electrocardiogram) readings that lead to the diagnosis. Occasionally, it can also be mistaken as a heart attack.
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