A young woman with pulmonary embolism, myocarditis and fungal endocarditis after COVID-19 infection: a case report

Future Cardiol. 2023 Apr;19(5):241-247. doi: 10.2217/fca-2023-0036. Epub 2023 Jun 22.

Abstract

A young woman with a history of COVID-19 infection and concomitant visual problems was admitted with exacerbation of dyspnea. Upon admission, pulmonary embolism, myocarditis and fungal endocarditis were detected, probably due to persistent underlying inflammation. She underwent surgical replacement of the tricuspid valve and antifungal treatment.

Keywords: COVID-19; endocarditis; myocarditis; pulmonary embolism.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19* / complications
  • Endocarditis* / complications
  • Endocarditis* / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Diseases* / complications
  • Humans
  • Myocarditis* / complications
  • Myocarditis* / etiology
  • Pulmonary Embolism* / complications
  • Pulmonary Embolism* / etiology