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Case Reports
. 2024 Dec 31;2024(6):e202452.
doi: 10.21542/gcsp.2024.52.

Acute myocarditis secondary to human metapneumovirus: a case series and mini-review

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Acute myocarditis secondary to human metapneumovirus: a case series and mini-review

Hussam Al Hennawi et al. Glob Cardiol Sci Pract. .

Abstract

Among viral myocarditis, human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a rare causative agent with associated cardiac complications. This report provides insight into the disease progression and sheds light on reported cases from the literature. We present the clinical courses of two patients, aged 68 and 58, who developed myocarditis secondary to hMPV infection. Despite the typical severity associated with viral myocarditis in older populations, both patients experienced significant improvement in their condition and ultimately survived. This report highlights the necessity of recognizing hMPV as a potential cause of myocarditis, particularly in older adults presenting with simultaneous respiratory and cardiac symptoms. The recovery and survival of these patients underscore the critical need for awareness and timely treatment strategies to manage this potentially severe condition.

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Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1.. Transthoracic echocardiogram, apical four-chamber view demonstrating apical left ventricular thrombus measuring 24 ×ばつ27 mm.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.. Four-chamber (A) and short-axis (B) cardiac magnetic resonance imaging demonstrating apical thrombus and focal delayed mid-wall myocardial enhancement at the basal portion of the interventricular septum consistent with myocarditis versus infiltrative process.
Figure 3.
Figure 3.. Transthoracic echocardiogram with two chamber views demonstrates apical akinesis and ballooning of the left ventricle.

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