Peds-Cardiac

14 year-old male presents to the ED with chest pain two weeks after being having been diagnosed with COVID-19. Labs were notable for elevated CBC, CRP, ESR, and troponin. POCUS revealed moderately decreased function and LV dilation, consistent with the diagnosis of COVID-19 myocarditis.

Paul Khalil, MD and N. Akwesi Poteh, MD at University of Louisville
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This is a subcostal view during pulse check in a patient presenting in cardiac arrest. The image demonstrates no organized cardiac movement. Small bubbles can be seen in the cardiac chambers which indicates no significant forward flow.