A Young Lady With Myopericarditis: An Unusual Presentation of COVID-19 Infection.
| Autor: | Hasan MN; Internal Medicine, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, BGD., Afzal A; Cardiology/Interventional Cardiology, National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Dhaka, BGD., Sami CA; Internal Medicine, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, BGD., Chowdhury FR; Internal Medicine, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, BGD., Faruque DM; Cardiology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, BGD. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2022 Jul 09; Vol. 14 (7), pp. e26673. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jul 09 (Print Publication: 2022). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.26673 |
| Abstrakt: | Fever, sore throat, cough, and shortness of breath are the characteristic clinical manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). As the epidemic spreads, it is evident that the infection can affect not only the lungs but also other organs. By attaching to the angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 receptor (ACE-2), the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) induces lung injury. SARS-CoV-2 can also cause damage to the heart and blood vessels as these organs have abundant ACE-2 receptors. Here, we present a 28-year-old lady with shortness of breath, chest pain, low blood pressure, and a pulse rate that fluctuates widely. She had SARS-CoV-2-induced myopericarditis after further testing. Initially, we treated her with high-dose prednisolone and other supportive medications. Then, we also added colchicine and ibuprofen due to the initial poor response, and the result was satisfying after two weeks of treatment. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2022, Hasan et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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