Systolic dysfunction and complete heart block as complications of fulminant myocarditis in a recovered COVID-19 patient. Issue 4 (October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nikoo, Mohammad Hossein; Mozaffari, Reza; Hatamnejad, Mohammad Reza; Bazrafshan, Mehdi; Kasaei, Mohammad; Bazrafshan, Hamed
• Is Part Of: Journal of cardiology cases. Volume 24:Issue 4(2021)
• Page Start: 177
• Page End: 181
• Publication Date: 2021-10
• Subjects: Different degrees of atrioventricular node block -- Reduced ejection fraction -- Tachyarrhythmia -- Post COVID-19 infection; Cardiology -- Periodicals; Cardiovascular Diseases -- Case Reports; Cardiovascular Diseases -- Periodicals; Cardiology -- Case Reports; Cardiology -- Periodicals; Cardiology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.12
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jccase.2021.03.009
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1878-5409

Abstract

Abstract: We describe the first case report of fulminant myocarditis and complete heart block which was initially presented by severe systolic dysfunction and tachyarrhythmia, in a patient who recently recovered from covid-19. Continuous close follow-up should be considered for patients infected with COVID-19 after discharge, especially for those with any metabolic and pharmacologic risk factors for the conductive block to recognize these rare complications and reverse CHB early by administering a high dose of corticosteroid or other anti-inflammatory medications. <Learning objective: To illustrate the presentation of COVID-19 fulminant myocarditis by severe systolic dysfunction, tachyarrhythmia, and different degrees of atrioventricular block. To introduce the proper management of fulminant myocarditis in a patient who recently recovered from covid-19.>