Association Between Myocarditis and Mortality in COVID-19 Patients in a Large Registry

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Authors

Frank Annie · CAMC Health Education and Research Institute

Haytham Alkhaimy · Charleston Area Medical Center

Aravinda Nanjundappa · Charleston Area Medical Center

Ahmad Ramy Elashery · Charleston Area Medical Center

Abstract

In a large multinational database of COVID-19 patients, we observed an association between myocarditis diagnosis and increased mortality. Further prospective studies are recommended to further assess myocarditis outcomes in COVID-19 patients and treatment options.

Topics & Keywords

Viral Infections and Immunology Research SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Mayo Clinic Proceedings Innovations Quality & Outcomes

Volume 6, Issue 2, pp. 114-119

DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocpiqo.2021.12.006

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