Key result
A 47-year-old male developed severe dilated cardiomyopathy and cardiogenic shock secondary to Coxsackie B virus myocarditis, requiring mechanical circulatory support and evaluation for cardiac transplantation.
Why the study?
Dilated cardiomyopathy carries a poor prognosis and high mortality, and early diagnosis and treatment are imperative given its potential consequence from viral myocarditis.
Population
A 47-year-old male presenting in cardiogenic shock with severe left ventricular and left atrial dilation
Design
Case report
Authors
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Alerts clinicians to fulminant Coxsackie myocarditis progression; leaves open optimal MCS timing and transplant selection.
Case Report (n=1)
Coxsackie B virus myocarditis can rapidly progress to severe dilated cardiomyopathy and cardiogenic shock, requiring prompt mechanical circulatory support as a bridge to cardiac transplantation.
Singh et al. (2023) conducted a case report in Dilated cardiomyopathy secondary to viral myocarditis (n=1). Coxsackie B virus infection was evaluated. A 47-year-old male developed severe dilated cardiomyopathy and cardiogenic shock secondary to Coxsackie B virus myocarditis, requiring mechanical circulatory support and evaluation for cardiac transplantation.
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