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Friday, Nov. 19, 2021

Is myocarditis irreversible?

Christiana Dillard, Lead Stories
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Someone on Facebook is claiming that once the heart muscle has been damaged, it cannot be repaired by the body.

That's not exactly true: Many patients fully recover from myocarditis, although the damage done by the disease varies based on its severity.

While there is no cure for the disease, many patients recover from it and its effects through treatment such as prescription medicine or through adjustments toward a healthier lifestyle. 

Myocarditis has been reported as a rare adverse effect of authorized mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, particularly in adolescent boys. 

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