COVID-19 Myocarditis: An Emerging Clinical Conundrum
Ivana Okor1, Tamunoinemi Bob-Manuel2, Justin Price1
1John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Center, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Current Problems in Cardiology
|June 1, 2022
Summary
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) can cause heart inflammation (myocarditis). This review explores COVID-19
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pathology
Background:
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global health crisis, primarily known for respiratory illness.
- Emerging evidence links COVID-19 to significant cardiovascular complications, including myocarditis.
- Myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, is often viral but its specific role in COVID-19 requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the clinical presentation of myocarditis in COVID-19 patients.
- To explore the proposed pathophysiology of cardiac injury in COVID-19.
- To discuss differential diagnoses and management strategies for COVID-19-associated myocarditis.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing case reports and studies.
- Analysis of clinical data on COVID-19 patients with cardiac involvement.
- Synthesis of current understanding regarding viral-induced myocarditis.
Main Results:
- COVID-19 can present with various cardiovascular issues, notably myocarditis.
- The exact mechanisms of cardiac injury in COVID-19-related myocarditis are still under investigation.
- Myocarditis in COVID-19 patients shows diverse clinical presentations.
Conclusions:
- Myocarditis is a recognized, albeit not fully understood, cardiovascular complication of COVID-19.
- Further research is crucial to elucidate the pathophysiology and guide optimal management.
- Prompt recognition and appropriate care are essential for patients with COVID-19 and suspected myocarditis.
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