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SARS-CoV-2 Infection with Associated Rhabdomyolysis and Probable Myocarditis

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: We describe a patient with SARS-CoV-2 and severe pneumonia who required mechanical ventilation and developed associated rhabdomyolysis with probable myocardial involvement as evidenced by cardiac enzyme abnormalities and echocardiographic findings. Repeat testing should be done in cases highly suspicious for SARS-CoV-2 as initial molecular tests may be negative, as in our case. LEARNING POINTS: SARS-CoV-2 infection may be associated with rhabdomyolysis and myocarditis.Negative results for SARS-CoV-2 despite a clinical presentation suggestive of COVID-19 disease should be treated with caution.Drugs known to cause rhabdomyolysis and myocarditis should be carefully reviewed when treating SARS-CoV-2 patients.

Source: European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine

DOI: 10.12890/2020_001867

Authors: Franco Murillo, Gastón Ramos, Jose Luis Del Pozo, Luis Manuel Valdez, Jorge Zagaceta

Institutions: Clinica Universidad de Navarra, University of Piura, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia

Language: English

Topic: COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $323