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

Abstract

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 [email protected]; [email protected]: 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

Keywords

• covid-19
• pneumonia
• rhabdomyolysis syndrome
• acute myocardial damage
• multiple organ dysfunction syndrome