9. The following patients are excluded for medical reasons: Patients with evidence of chronic liver disease (total bilirubin >3.0mg%) or chronic renal disease (creatinine > or equal to 2.5mg%) are excluded from the study. Subjects who present with an acute worsening of renal function or liver function tests in the setting of potentially fulminant myocarditis can be enrolled. Patients whose hepatic abnormalities are secondary to hypoperfusion can also be considered.