A Case of Severe Rhabdomyolysis, Acute Myocardial Damage and Multi-Organ Dysfunction Syndrome in a Patient with Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia

Shuaishuai Yuan, Yuting Huang, Pailing Xie, Peijun Li Division of Cardiovascular Intensive Care (C-ICU), Cardiac and Vascular Center, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Guangdong, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Pailing Xie; Peijun Li, Email xiepl@hku-szh.org; 13213573655@163.c...

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Main Authors: Yuan S, Huang Y, Xie P, Li P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2024-02-01
Series:Open Access Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/a-case-of-severe-rhabdomyolysis-acute-myocardial-damage-and-multi-orga-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-OAEM
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Summary:Shuaishuai Yuan, Yuting Huang, Pailing Xie, Peijun Li Division of Cardiovascular Intensive Care (C-ICU), Cardiac and Vascular Center, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Guangdong, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Pailing Xie; Peijun Li, Email xiepl@hku-szh.org; 13213573655@163.comAbstract: In recent years, healthcare systems worldwide have faced the challenge of the severe COVID-19 pandemic. However, cases of severe rhabdomyolysis, acute myocardial damage, and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) caused by COVID-19 are currently rare. This report presents a case of severe rhabdomyolysis, acute myocardial damage, and MODS caused by COVID-19. The patient was treated at The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital. The purpose of this report is to aid clinicians in quickly identifying and treating similar cases, ultimately improving patient outcomes.Keywords: COVID-19, pneumonia, rhabdomyolysis syndrome, acute myocardial damage, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
ISSN:1179-1500