Myocarditis Review

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

R.E. Hengsterman, MSN, RN

Course Overview

This comprehensive course explores myocarditis, an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle often triggered by infections or systemic inflammatory conditions such as autoimmune disorders. The course aims to provide healthcare professionals with an in-depth understanding of pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and management strategies of myocarditis. Learners will gain information about the diverse forms of myocarditis, including acute, chronic, and lymphocytic myocarditis, and the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on myocarditis incidence and outcomes.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Case Study: Diagnosis and Management of Myocarditis
  3. Epidemiology
  4. Pathophysiology
  5. Etiology
  6. Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of Acute Myocarditis
  7. Evaluation
  8. Treatment & Management
  9. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Recognize the mechanisms by which infections and systemic inflammatory conditions cause myocarditis.
  2. Differentiate between the various forms of myocarditis and their respective prognoses.
  3. Discuss the limitations and challenges in diagnosing myocarditis and distinguishing it from other cardiovascular diseases.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.