The Covid-19 Effects on the Cardiovascular System; A Focus on Myocarditis

Authors

  • Praise Chovwen All Saints University School of Medicine, 444 Highland Avenue NE, ATL, GA 30312, USA Author
  • Ibukunoluwa Oshobu All Saints University School of Medicine, 444 Highland Avenue NE, ATL, GA 30312, USA Author
  • Blessing George All Saints University School of Medicine, 444 Highland Avenue NE, ATL, GA 30312, USA Author
  • Liza Hasso All Saints University School of Medicine, 444 Highland Avenue NE, ATL, GA 30312, USA Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JCRRR/2021(2)147

Keywords:

COVID-19 Myocarditis, COVID Cardiomyopathy, Corona Virus Myocarditis, Covid Vaccine, Post COVID Complications, Covid Vaccine Myocarditis, Myocardial complications.

Abstract

The WHO declared COVID 19 a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. The effect the virus has created in various aspects of our lives has made it of primary 
importance that we understand its pathophysiology, complication, preventive care, and treatment. A significant number of COVID patients develop some 
form of cardiac injury, whether while infected or after recovery. In this article, we aim to discuss these aspects and expand further on the cardiovascular 
effects seen in COVID 19 infected patients, emphasizing myocarditis. We discuss the case of a patient who developed cardiac injuries while infected with COVID 19, which she contacted 18 days after receiving the first dose of the COVID mRNA vaccine. This article provides more understanding of the 
relationship between COVID-19 and the heart.

Author Biographies

  • Praise Chovwen, All Saints University School of Medicine, 444 Highland Avenue NE, ATL, GA 30312, USA

    All Saints University School of Medicine, 444 Highland Avenue NE, ATL, GA 30312, USA

  • Ibukunoluwa Oshobu, All Saints University School of Medicine, 444 Highland Avenue NE, ATL, GA 30312, USA

    All Saints University School of Medicine, 444 Highland Avenue NE, ATL, GA 30312, USA

  • Blessing George, All Saints University School of Medicine, 444 Highland Avenue NE, ATL, GA 30312, USA

    All Saints University School of Medicine, 444 Highland Avenue NE, ATL, GA 30312, USA

  • Liza Hasso, All Saints University School of Medicine, 444 Highland Avenue NE, ATL, GA 30312, USA

    All Saints University School of Medicine, 444 Highland Avenue NE, ATL, GA 30312, USA

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Published

2025-12-07

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 4 (2021): Volume 2 Issue 4

Section

Articles