Clinically Suspected Exercise-Induced Myocarditis in a Patient With Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is an inherited condition that affects connective tissue structures throughout the body. EDS type IV is a specific subset of EDS that targets vascular structures. Patients with EDS type IV can have a wide range of vascular disorders such as myocarditis and are advised to refrain from participating in contact sports and high-intensity physical exercises to avoid life-threatening cardiovascular conditions such as arterial dissection or rupture. In this report, we present the case of an EDS type IV patient with myocarditis secondary to exercise. The patient received supportive treatment including beta-blockers, bed rest, and refraining from intense physical exertion.

Laboratory and Point-of-Care Testing for COVID-19: A Review of Recent Developments.

With the emergence of Coronavirus infection called COVID-19, testing is essential for containment and mitigation purposes. In a pandemic, control is essential to limit the spread of any virus. Initially, contact tracing was not available which ultimately led to the 2020 pandemic. However, with the development of COVID-19 rapid testing, the rate of infections has lessened and has allowed for some return to normalcy. In this review, we discuss the various antibody, antigens, and molecular tests that have been given emergency authorization (EA) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Moreover, we will discuss the various point-of-care tests as well as the specificity and sensitivity that are associated with each testing kit. With appropriate testing, we can be aware of how the virus spreads and how prevalent it remains.

Post-COVID-19 Syndrome: A Novel Diagnosis.

Patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome have reported a wide array of symptoms that include autonomic dysfunction. It is hypothesized that this may be secondary to interruption of baroreflex pathways in the carotid arteries or nucleus tractus solitarius, however, confirming studies have yet to be performed. A limited number of studies have highlighted the presence of an exaggerated baroreflex response in patients with a post-COVID-19 syndrome that mirror other chronic autonomic dysfunction-related conditions.