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A Case Report on an Underappreciated Cause of Heart Failure: Chronic Viral Myocarditis
Sandra K Rabat1, Usman Manzoor2, Naeem Ijaz2
1Internal Medicine, A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Mesa, USA.
Abstract:
A 64-year-old male with a history of congestive heart failure (CHF), coronary artery disease status post two stents in 2014, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage III, was admitted for acute exacerbation of CHF. Treatment started with blood pressure control and high-dose diuretics. While the patient's volume status improved, his clinical status declined, and he required a dobutamine infusion. Cardiac catheterization revealed nonischemic cardiomyopathy. He was ultimately found to have myocarditis secondary to chronic Coxsackie B infection. A comprehensive investigation ruled out other potential etiologies. This case highlights how viruses continue to be an underappreciated cause of heart failure. Infectious agents should not be underestimated as several types of viral infections carry substantial cardiovascular risks, potentially leading to significant deterioration in decompensated patients.
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