Autoimmunity associated with cardiac, respiratory, and renal disease

Abstract

This chapter covers autoimmunity associated with various cardiac, respiratory, and renal diseases. It features the clinical presentation, immunology, and testing for diagnosis and management. Myocarditis, cardiomyopathy, eosinophilic syndromes, recurrent pericarditis and rheumatic fever are all described, with over ten detailed topics on various respiratory and renal diseases.