Common pathological findings in the heart in COVID-19-related sudden death cases: An autopsy case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiomyopathy is a leading cause of sudden out-of-hospital death after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination. Such unexpected COVID-19-related cardiomyopathies are challenging to diagnose as specific pathological findings are not always identified.

Case summary

We reported the autopsy findings of two cases of sudden death due to COVID-19-related cardiomyopathies. In one case, death occurred after SARS-CoV-2 infection, while in the other, after COVID-19 vaccination. We found common pathological findings in both hearts: decreased staining intensity with special stains, loss of rhabdomeres, and multivacuolation in cardiomyocytes without inflammatory cell infiltration. The remaining

SUBMITTER: Kyuno D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10568345 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature