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Do patients with myocarditis absolutely need to take medication?
Patients with myocarditis do not necessarily require medication. Mild, asymptomatic myocarditis typically resolves spontaneously with strict rest alone, without the need for pharmacological treatment. However, patients exhibiting signs of myocardial injury, arrhythmia, chest tightness, or palpitations require timely drug intervention to prevent disease progression. Persistent fatigue and palpitations triggered by physical activity warrant prompt medical evaluation to determine the severity of the condition.
Can patients with myocarditis drink alcohol?
Patients with myocarditis must avoid alcohol consumption, as alcohol directly damages myocardial cells, exacerbates myocardial inflammatory responses, increases heart rate, and elevates cardiac workload. Drinking alcohol during the active phase of the disease prolongs recovery time and raises the risk of arrhythmias and heart failure. If symptoms such as palpitations, chest tightness, fatigue, or shortness of breath occur, prompt medical evaluation is essential.
Can a ventricular septal defect (VSD) heal spontaneously?
Ventricular septal defects (VSDs) may close spontaneously; the likelihood of spontaneous closure is related to both the size of the defect and the child’s age. Small defects may gradually close during infancy and early childhood, whereas moderate-to-large defects do not close spontaneously and persistently affect cardiac structure. If a child exhibits delayed growth and development or dyspnea after physical activity, prompt medical evaluation is essential.

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