Q: Which doctor should I consult?
A: If you experience chest pain or breathing difficulty, immediately consult the emergency physician in any nearby hospital. If you have an unexplained weakness for a few days, consult a physician. Advanced or complicated disease will need to be managed by a cardiologist or an intensivist.
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Q: Is it fatal?
A: Viral myocarditis usually resolves on its own. But some types of myocarditis such as giant cell myocarditis have a high rate of death, and early, accurate diagnosis is required to prevent complications.
