SHOCK and HEART FAILURE - University of Arizona

Normally, the heart compensates for dilation with Frank-Starling mechanism but myocarditis can not do this due to inflammatory changes. This may lead to pulmonary edema and congestive heart failure. Clinical Manifestations. Precedent URI or gastroenteritis. Fever, fatigue, lethargy. Irritability. Feeding intolerance. Decreased heart sounds ... ................
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