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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.