Focal myocarditis in a young male with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Ruchika MeelTyral D RamsamyRajiv NarsingMichelle Wong

Published in: Oxford medical case reports (2021)

A 31-year- old male with no comorbidities presented with chest discomfort and shortness of breath following SARS-CoV-2 infection. Primary viral myocarditis was confirmed with the aid of cardiac biomarkers and cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging. Herein, we detail his clinical presentation, management and highlight the role of CMR in viral myocarditis.

Keyphrases

magnetic resonance
sars cov
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
left ventricular
high resolution
heart failure
contrast enhanced
coronavirus disease