Case of the Week
A spotlight case designed to stimulate discussion and bedside teaching.
Acute Fulminant Myocarditis Presenting as Cardiogenic Shock in a Previously Healthy Child
Acute fulminant myocarditis (AFM) is a rare but life-threatening inflammatory condition of the myocardium, often triggered by viral pathogens. Children may initially present with non-specific symptoms resembling benign infections, making early recognition challenging.
