Can malaria lead to a broken heart?

Editorials
Dr Nihit Shah
17/12/2024

Take home messages

  • Malaria remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.
  • In recent years there has been increased recognition of the potential for cardiac involvement in malaria.
  • Reported cardiac pathologies include myocarditis, heart failure, acute coronary syndromes, arrhythmias, and cardiac tamponade.
  • The exact pathophysiology for cardiac involvement remains obscure.