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ArticleCureus2024

Acute Viral Myocarditis in a Young Adult: A Case Report.

Jason Nguyen, Cristina Benites, Daniel Karpel, Mohammed Akram, Livasky Concepcion

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Jason NguyenInternal Medicine, HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, Aventura, USA.
Cristina BenitesDepartment of Medical Education, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Davie, USA.
Daniel KarpelInternal Medicine, HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, Aventura, USA.
Mohammed AkramInternal Medicine, HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, Aventura, USA.
Livasky ConcepcionInternal Medicine, HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, Aventura, USA.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Viral myocarditis is a serious complication of viral infections that is known to impact young adults and can result in significant cardiac issues like earlier onset of heart failure, arrhythmia, or structural heart disease if not detected and treated promptly. This is a case report focusing on a 25-year-old woman diagnosed with viral myocarditis highlighting the diagnostic difficulties it can present with due to its diverse symptoms. Following a thorough diagnostic workup and appropriate treatment, including diuretics, antibiotics, and guideline-directed medical therapy, her condition significantly improved. Early suspicion and prompt treatment are important because myocarditis can lead to long-term heart failure. This case shows the nature of the symptoms and the challenges posed by current diagnostic methods. By conducting clinical assessments and using advanced imaging techniques, the diagnosis was confirmed, leading to appropriate treatment for this patient.

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adenoviruscardiomyopathychocardiologycoxsackievirusgastroenteritishapatopathyheart failuremyocarditisviral etiologyyoung adults

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PMID39246964
PMCPMC11379340

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