Cardiogenic shock carries a high burden of morbidity and mortality because of inadequate tissue perfusion leading to end-stage multi-organ damage. The initial work-up includes a pertinent and thorough history and physical examination to identify possible cardiac and noncardiac etiologies. The following case describes a patient presenting with symptomatic acute COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) pneumonia with initial findings consistent with cardiogenic shock. SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia has been associated with multiple cardiac manifestations including myocarditis, heart failure, myocardial infarction, and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. This patient was treated with conservative medical management and had complete clinical recovery and normal cardiac angiography weeks after their initial presentation. This clinical scenario highlights the significance of a broad differential and extensive work-up when faced with a patient presenting with cardiogenic shock.
Keywords: cardiogenic shock; covid-19 associated takotsubo cardiomyopathy; covid-19 pneumonia; sars-cov-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus -2); undifferentiated shock.
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