The Pulse of ACC | New Guidance: Diagnosing and Managing Myocarditis; In Memoriam: Charles E. Mullins, MD, FACC; More – American College of Cardiology
The ACC has issued guidance for the diagnosis and management of acute myocarditis in adult patients, delivering a streamlined decision-making framework that reflects recent advancements in clinical practice. The 2024 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway (ECDP) on Strategies and Criteria for the Diagnosis and Management of Myocarditis, published in JACC, includes a 5-step care pathway, as well as recommendations for genetic counseling, ongoing patient monitoring, returning to strenuous physical activity