Pericardial and myocardial involvement after SARS-CoV-2 infection: a cross-sectional descriptive study in healthcare workers.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and objectives

The cardiac sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection are still poorly documented. We conducted a cross-sectional study in healthcare workers to report evidence of pericardial and myocardial involvement after SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Methods

We studied 139 healthcare workers with confirmed past SARS-CoV-2 infection. Participants underwent clinical assessment, electrocardiography, and laboratory tests, including immune cell profiling and cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR). Clinically suspected pericarditis was diagnosed when classic criteria were present and clinically suspected myocarditis was based on the combination of at least 2 CMR criteria.

Results

Median age was 52 (41-57) years, 71.9% were women, and 16.5% were previously hospitalized for COVID-19

SUBMITTER: Eiros R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8570413 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature