Often, we heard of young patients collapsing when they are involved in sports activities and the end-result sometimes have been critical and even life threatening. Many have even died before they get any immediate medical attention. Undoubtedly, this health problem is often experienced by those who are having respiratory problems such as Asthma, Pneumonia, or when he/she is weak after a prolonged sickness. **************************** [However, accordingly to www.patient.co.uk, they explained it as ......] * M yocarditis means inflammation of the myocardium. The myocardium is the heart muscle. Myocarditis can affect anyone and occur at any age. There are various causes. Many are mild and some are serious. Causes include the followings : Viral infection * Many types of viral infection can affect several parts of the body, including the heart muscle. Myocarditis may develop at the same time as, or more often just after, a viral throat or chest infection. The body's immune syste