There’s no reason why someone with an infection may develop myocarditis - it is often a case of bad luck. Many people don’t realise it, but common bacterial and viral infections such as flu, ear and chest infections, and even the common cold can get into the bloodstream and affect the heart, explains consultant cardiologist Dr Nigel Durham of York Hospital. ‘It’s more widespread than we’d thought - a quarter of patients we see aged 30 to 35 have evidence of myocarditis, and it is the most common cause of sudden adult death. Myocarditis can be mild and sometimes resolves itself - if the condition is spotted quickly, anti-inflammatory drugs can treat it. But once the heart muscle becomes enlarged, causing it to stretch, there is little that can be done and it can lead to heart failure.
As Catherine was due to get married when this young beauty therapist died after developing a 'super-efficient' immune system which destroyed her heart. Catherine Hall, 23, from Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales, fell ill with symptoms similar to norovirus last December while staying with her boyfriend, Chris Hughes. She went to see a GP who diagnosed viral gastroenteritis and told her drink plenty of fluids. But on December 19, her condition worsened and her worried boyfriend called for an ambulance.
Tragic as Catherine Hall died two days after suffering flu-like symptoms and bouts of vomiting. A pathologist said it was 'simply bad luck' her body's immune system had attacked her heart. Myocarditis can develop at the same time or just after a viral infection and is a major cause of sudden adult death syndrome. An inquest was told that Catherine, who was known as Cathy, was a qualified beauty therapist who and saving to open her own salon. A pathologist said it was 'simply bad luck' that Catherine had developed the condition her father, also called Chris said 'his bank statements reveal a random selection of orphaned baby elephants, horses and dolphins that I have adopted over the years on her behalf. 'She originally wanted to be a vet, followed by a marine biologist so that she could work with dolphins, and subsequently anything to do with horses.'
Tragic as Catherine Hall died two days after suffering flu-like symptoms and bouts of vomiting. A pathologist said it was 'simply bad luck' her body's immune system had attacked her heart. Myocarditis can develop at the same time or just after a viral infection and is a major cause of sudden adult death syndrome. An inquest was told that Catherine, who was known as Cathy, was a qualified beauty therapist who and saving to open her own salon. A pathologist said it was 'simply bad luck' that Catherine had developed the condition her father, also called Chris said 'his bank statements reveal a random selection of orphaned baby elephants, horses and dolphins that I have adopted over the years on her behalf. 'She originally wanted to be a vet, followed by a marine biologist so that she could work with dolphins, and subsequently anything to do with horses.'
She was said to be a 'happy, lively and optimistic person who lived life to the full'. At the hearing, pathologist Dr Mark Lord was questioned about Cathy's immune system. He replied 'It's not a defect. It's the ‘immune system. this is a diagram of a flexible probe for the heart early stage of design.
being super efficient in the destruction of the virus but the heart muscle is destroyed as well.' In an attempt to get rid of the virus, Catherine's body released anti-bodies which not only went after the virus making her ill, but attacked her heart muscle cells, too Sorely missed: Catherine was described as a 'happy, lively and optimistic person who lived life to the full' Recording a verdict of death by natural causes, North West Wales coroner Dewi Pritchard Jones said 'It's very unfortunate that her own body recognised her heart cells as being infected by the virus and destroyed them.' He added that he was satisfied that he was at least able to provide some answers to Cathy's family. Shortly after Cathy's death, almost 1,700 people joined a Facebook group in her memory with dozens paying their respects to what they described as a 'smiling' young woman who would be deeply missed. At the time, her father, also called Chris, said: 'Cathy was caring and also incredibly loyal. Criticise any of her friends at your peril, right or wrong, she would always vigorously defend them. 'But mostly she was a happy, lively and optimistic person who lived life to the full.' He said his daughter was a 'caring' individual who loved animals and added: 'She was intensely caring and compassionate from a very early age.
being super efficient in the destruction of the virus but the heart muscle is destroyed as well.' In an attempt to get rid of the virus, Catherine's body released anti-bodies which not only went after the virus making her ill, but attacked her heart muscle cells, too Sorely missed: Catherine was described as a 'happy, lively and optimistic person who lived life to the full' Recording a verdict of death by natural causes, North West Wales coroner Dewi Pritchard Jones said 'It's very unfortunate that her own body recognised her heart cells as being infected by the virus and destroyed them.' He added that he was satisfied that he was at least able to provide some answers to Cathy's family. Shortly after Cathy's death, almost 1,700 people joined a Facebook group in her memory with dozens paying their respects to what they described as a 'smiling' young woman who would be deeply missed. At the time, her father, also called Chris, said: 'Cathy was caring and also incredibly loyal. Criticise any of her friends at your peril, right or wrong, she would always vigorously defend them. 'But mostly she was a happy, lively and optimistic person who lived life to the full.' He said his daughter was a 'caring' individual who loved animals and added: 'She was intensely caring and compassionate from a very early age.
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