Treatment of Acute Myocarditis in Chagas Disease
Acute myocarditis occurring in the context of Chagas disease represents a clinically distinct presentation requiring a cause-directed treatment strategy rather than a generic approach to myocardial inflammation.
Key condition: This protocol applies when acute myocarditis is diagnosed in a patient with Chagas disease. The underlying aetiology directly determines the treatment pathway.
Treatment approach (partial)
Management is built around
antiparasitic therapy targeting the causative infection — the specific agents, regimen structure, and duration are defined in the full protocol.
References
- Chagas disease
- Benznidazole 5–7 mg/kg/day in 2 doses for 60 days
- Nifurtimox 8–10 mg/kg/day in 3 doses for 60–90 days
DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf192
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