COVID-associated cardiac damage can take multiple presentations, such as cardiac arrest, myocarditis, stress-induced cardiomyopathy, acute coronary syndrome, venous thromboembolism, arrhythmias, and, subsequently, heart failure. Thus, cardiac monitoring and consideration of cardiac damage are essential even in the absence of previous risk factors in all hospitalized patients with COVID-19. On this World Heart Day, we present an interesting case to challenge your knowledge about cardiac manifestations of COVID-19.
Put your thinking cap on and solve this exciting clinical case specific to your field of interest via Docplexus’ Case Challenge. Join your fellow doctors to discuss and answer today’s challenge. Case presentation A 28-year-old male with no specific past medical history was admitted to the hospital with fever, chills, sweats, palpitation, and shortness of breath for one week…
