A case of fulminant myocarditis due to COVID‐19 in an adolescent patient successfully treated with venous arterial ECMO as a bridge to recovery

• DOI: 10.1111/jocs.16313
• Publication Date: 2022-02-13T09:50:08Z
• Authors: Daniel H. Buitrago; Jennifer Munoz; Emily R. Finkelstein; Leonardo Mulinari
• Keywords: Fulminant; Coronavirus; Bridge (graph theory)

Emerging data suggest an association between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and the development of myocarditis, with children older adults being most at risk. We describe clinical course a previously healthy 12-year-old female who rapidly deteriorated into cardiogenic shock arrest due to disease 2019 induced fulminant necessitating venous-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as bridge full recovery. This case highlights importance early recognition myocardial involvement, benefits taking multidisciplinary approach in treating these patients.