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13-Year-Old Diagnosed With Rare Heart Muscle Inflammation After Routine Symptoms
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First reported by N12 · Jun 25, 2026
What happened
A 13-year-old boy in Modiin Illit was diagnosed with myocarditis after doctors noticed an abnormal pulse and ordered an ECG. The case showed how common symptoms like dizziness and weakness can mask a rare and dangerous heart condition.
- 01A 13-year-old in Modiin Illit was diagnosed with myocarditis.
- 02Dr. Samir Abu Ravia spotted an abnormal pulse and ordered an ECG.
- 03A chest X-ray was normal, but the ECG exposed the heart problem.
- 04The boy was hospitalized for treatment and close monitoring.
- 05Doctors warned that early diagnosis is critical because symptoms can be vague.
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