Clozapine-induced myocarditis: electronic health register analysis of incidence, timing, clinical markers and diagnostic accuracy

Study suggests suspicion of myocarditis (MC) can lead to unnecessary discontinuation of clozapine; of 254 instances in 228 patients with suspected MC, only 11.4% (29 instances) were confirmed as probable MC. Elevated CRP & troponin are best markers for need for further evaluation

British Journal of Psychiatry