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By Mayo Clinic staffCall your doctor if you have any of the symptoms of myocarditis, particularly chest pain and shortness of breath. If you've had an infection that sometimes leads to myocarditis, be alert for the symptoms of myocarditis and let your doctor know if they occur. When the symptoms are severe, go to the emergency room or call for emergency medical personnel.