Delayed acute myocarditis with COVID-19 infection. Issue 3 (4th May 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ismayl, Mahmoud; Abusnina, Waiel; Thandra, Abhishek; Sabri, Ahmed; Groh, Darren; Kanmanthareddy, Arun; Alla, Venkata M.
• Is Part Of: Proceedings. Volume 35:Issue 3(2022)
• Page Start: 366
• Page End: 368
• Publication Date: 2022-05-04
• Subjects: Acute heart failure -- cardiogenic shock -- COVID-19 -- myocarditis; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Medicine -- Periodicals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.005
• DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2022.2030189
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0899-8280

Abstract

Abstract: Myocardial injury occurs in 20% to 30% of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 infection, and cardiovascular complications contribute to approximately 40% of all COVID-19–related deaths. Most cases of myocarditis related to COVID-19 infection occur in the acute phase of infection and are self-limited. We describe a case of delayed-onset fulminant myocarditis that developed 5 weeks after mild COVID-19 infection leading to cardiogenic shock and the need for mechanical circulatory support. Our case illustrates how myocarditis can occur as a late complication of COVID-19 infection, even in those with a mild initial course.