Myocarditis should be suspected in a patient who presents with
A) chest pain and ST elevation.
B) acute onset of left ventricular dysfunction.
C) murmur and abnormal valves on echocardiogram.
D) family history of cardiomyopathy.

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Acute myocarditis is commonly characterized by left ventricular dysfunction or general dilation of all four heart chambers.Chest pain and ST elevation is indicative of myocardial infarction.Myocarditis is associated with viral infections.Dilated cardiomyopathy runs in families and has a genetic basis.

Myocarditis Should Be Suspected in a Patient Who Presents with