COVID-19 myocarditis: a case report.

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Infectious Diseases
• Radiology

Background:

• The emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has presented numerous clinical challenges, including its impact on cardiovascular health.
• Understanding the spectrum of cardiac manifestations associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is critical for patient management.

Observation:

• A male patient presented with flu-like symptoms, diagnosed with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).
• During hospitalization, the patient developed acute cardiac dysfunction.
• Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) was performed to investigate the cardiac symptoms.

Findings:

• CMR examination confirmed acute myocarditis in the patient.
• This finding indicates direct cardiac involvement by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
• The case highlights the potential for COVID-19 to cause significant myocardial injury.

Implications:

• This case underscores the importance of considering cardiac involvement in patients with COVID-19, especially those with respiratory symptoms.
• Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) plays a vital role in the diagnosis of COVID-19-related myocarditis.
• Further research into the long-term cardiovascular consequences of COVID-19 is warranted.