Myocarditis in COVID-19 presenting with cardiogenic shock: a case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

SARS-CoV2, also known as COVID-19, is a specific strain of coronavirus that is responsible for an ongoing global pandemic. COVID-19 primarily targets the respiratory system via droplet transmission, causing symptoms similar to influenza, including fever, cough, and shortness of breath. It is now known to impact other organ systems, causing significant cardiovascular and gastrointestinal illness, among others.

Case summary

We describe two cases of COVID-19 induced myocarditis presenting with cardiogenic shock. These cases highlight the importance of understanding the lethal cardiac complications of COVID-19 infection, as well as its presentation, diagnosis, pathophysiology, and potential treatment options. These two cases involve patients without underlying cardiov

SUBMITTER: Purdy A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7953948 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature