A review regarding the article 'The potential relationship between cardiovascular diseases and monkeypox'

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Infectious Diseases
• Virology

Background:

• Viral infections are known to cause cardiovascular complications such as myocarditis and pericarditis.
• Monkeypox virus (MPXV) primarily affects skin and mucous membranes but can disseminate systemically.
• Emerging evidence indicates MPXV can impact the cardiovascular system, leading to inflammatory conditions.

Approach:

• Review of emerging research and case reports on monkeypox and cardiovascular involvement.
• Analysis of clinical presentations, including cardiac biomarker elevation and chest pain.
• Emphasis on the need for enhanced understanding of MPXV pathophysiology in the cardiovascular system.

Key Points:

• Monkeypox virus can infiltrate endothelial cells, leading to systemic dissemination.
• Myocarditis and pericarditis are identified complications of monkeypox virus infection.
• Increased cardiac biomarkers and chest pain are observed in monkeypox-induced myocarditis cases.

Conclusions:

• Clinical cardiology must deepen its understanding of monkeypox to manage cardiovascular implications.
• Conditions such as myocarditis, pericarditis, heart failure, and arrhythmias can arise from MPXV infection.
• Effective management requires a multidisciplinary approach and strategic healthcare resource allocation.