Abstract
Myocardial injury occurs in 20% to 30% of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 infection, and cardiovascular complications contribute to approximately 40% of all COVID-19–related deaths. Most cases of myocarditis related to COVID-19 infection occur in the acute phase of infection and are self-limited. We describe a case of delayed-onset fulminant myocarditis that developed 5 weeks after mild COVID-19 infection leading to cardiogenic shock and the need for mechanical circulatory support. Our case illustrates how myocarditis can occur as a late complication of COVID-19 infection, even in those with a mild initial course.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 366-368 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2022 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Medicine(all)