Expands definition of career appointment: a limited appointment will be designated as a career appointment when the incumbent has attained 1,000 hours of qualifying service in any 12 consecutive months without a break in service of at least 120 consecutive calendar days.
Myocarditis. Myocarditis occurs when a virus (or, more rarely, a bacteria or fungus) infects the body, causing an inflammation of the heart muscle. Myocarditis can also be caused by an adverse reaction to certain medicines, such as chemotherapy drugs, and exposure to some chemicals. Learn more about Myocarditis.
Pericarditis is a swelling of the pericardium, a sack-like tissue that contains the heart. Pericarditis can have a number of causes, including bacterial or viral infection, parasites or fungus. Most commonly, pericarditis is due to a virus. In general, pericarditis will disappear on its own without treatment. Symptoms of pericarditis include palpitations, a dry cough and pain in the shoulder.