A case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)-induced viral myocarditis mimicking a Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
Yaser Khalid, Neethi Dasu, Kirti Dasu
Abstract
Currently, there is a paucity of data on the cardiac manifestations of the novel coronavirus severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). We present a patient with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia complicated by hypotension and cytokine storm, followed by viral myocarditis mimicking features of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Rapid improvement of cardiac function after treatment highlights the importance of obtaining early cardiac biomarkers and noninvasive imaging in this patient population.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineMyocarditisViral MyocarditisCardiomyopathyCoronavirusCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)CardiologyPneumoniaCytokine stormViral pneumoniaSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Internal medicinePopulationDiseaseHeart failureInfectious disease (medical specialty)Environmental healthLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated PhenomenaCOVID-19 Clinical Research Studies