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May 20, 2026American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine0 citations

Covid-19 Induced Myocarditis Resulting in Ventricular Fibrillation Cardiac Arrest

B51-16 Covid-19 Induced Myocarditis Leading to Multiple Ventricular Fibrillation Cardiac Arrests

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Population

A 35-year-old female presenting after a ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest

Design

Case report

Key result

Severe COVID-19 induced myocarditis in a 35-year-old female resulted in recurrent ventricular fibrillation and cardiac arrest, which was successfully managed with ECMO and ICD placement.

Authors

SPS PrasadJXJ XiongSSS Shushtarian

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Overview

May signal life-threatening arrhythmia risk in COVID-19 myocarditis; leaves open optimal monitoring and prevention strategies.

Key Points

  • To present a case of severe COVID-19 induced myocarditis leading to recurrent ventricular fibrillation and cardiac arrest.
  • Case presentation of a 35-year-old female with hypertension and COVID-19 diagnosis.
  • Continuous monitoring and treatment interventions including IV lidocaine and beta-blockers.
  • Utilization of echocardiogram and coronary angiography for assessment.
  • Patient experienced recurrent episodes of ventricular fibrillation triggered by PVCs.
  • Post-treatment, potassium and magnesium levels were optimized; she was transferred for ECMO support.
  • Patient discharged with a dual-chamber ICD after stabilization.

Study Design

Type

Case Report (n=1)

Structured PICO

P
Population
35-year-old female with hypertension, unvaccinated for COVID-19, presenting with ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest and COVID-19 induced myocarditis.
I
Intervention
Supportive care including IV lidocaine, beta-blockers, electrolyte optimization, transcutaneous and transvenous pacing, veno-venous ECMO, and dual-chamber ICD implantation.
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Outcome
Survival and hospital discharge

Severe COVID-19 induced myocarditis can present with recurrent ventricular fibrillation and cardiac arrest in young patients with minimal comorbidities, requiring aggressive supportive care and device therapy.

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Prasad et al. (2026) conducted a case report in COVID-19 induced myocarditis (n=1). IV lidocaine, pacing, ECMO, and ICD placement was evaluated. Severe COVID-19 induced myocarditis in a 35-year-old female resulted in recurrent ventricular fibrillation and cardiac arrest, which was successfully managed with ECMO and ICD placement.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d4f4cf03e14405aa9a837https://doi.org/10.1093/ajrccm/aamag162.1439
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