Myocarditis: A Rare Cardiac Manifestation of Antiphospholipid Syndrome | JACC: Case Reports | ACC.25

JACC Specialty Journals · Mar 27, 2025 · 11m

Mary Norine Walsh, MD, MACC, JACC: Case Reports Deputy Editor, is joined by author Alexander C Sacher, DO, discussing this study from Sacher et al presented at ACC.25 and published in JACC: Case Reports. Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is known for thrombotic events and pregnancy complications, but its association with myocarditis is rare and poorly understood. In this case, a 44-year-old female presented with acute chest tightness, elevated cardiac biomarkers, and severe anemia. Diagnostic workup revealed ST-segment changes on ECG, preserved left ventricular function on echocardiography, and…