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Pericarditis with pericardial effusion as a delayed complication of COVID-19

Kelvin Y Soewono1, Kenneth C Raney1, Manavjot S Sidhu2

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.

Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)
|August 30, 2021
PubMed

Insights

This study details a case of acute pericarditis and pericardial effusion, a delayed cardiac complication following Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology

Background:

  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) primarily manifests with respiratory illness.
  • Cardiac manifestations, including pericarditis and pericardial effusion, are recognized but less common complications.
  • Understanding the spectrum of COVID-19 complications is crucial for patient management.

Observation:

  • A patient developed acute pericarditis and pericardial effusion.
  • These cardiac symptoms appeared as a delayed complication after COVID-19 infection.
  • The case highlights potential cardiovascular sequelae of SARS-CoV-2.

Findings:

  • The case report documents a delayed presentation of acute pericarditis and pericardial effusion.
  • This suggests a potential link between prior COVID-19 and subsequent cardiac inflammation.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms of post-COVID-19 cardiac complications.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering cardiac complications in patients with a history of COVID-19.
  • Early recognition and management of post-COVID-19 pericarditis may improve patient outcomes.
  • This finding contributes to the growing body of evidence on the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the cardiovascular system.

Keywords:
COVID-19SARS-CoV-2cytokine stormpericardial effusionpericarditis

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