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Explain of Cardiovascular Pathology

81.Acute rheumatic carditis, microscopic

Microscopically, acute rheumatic carditis is marked by a peculiar form of granulomatous inflammation with so-called "Aschoff nodules" seen best in myocardium. These are centered in interstitium around vessels as shown here. The myocarditis may be severe enough to cause congestive heart failure.

（本图片资料来源自美国犹他大学）