Monkeypox has the potential to cause heart problems. This is what is reported in a study published in the scientific journal ‘Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Case Reports’, in which a group of researchers described a case of post-infection myocarditis. Protagonist: a 31-year-old man with confirmed monkeypox infection. About a week after the onset of monkeypox symptoms developed “inflammation of the heart muscle,” acute myocarditis. Monkeypox is a disease caused by the monkeypox virus, the same family as the virus that causes Smallpox. Myocarditis can typically be caused by a viral infection. In the past this problem has been associated with infection with smallpox, the more aggressive virus, and the study authors explain that “by extrapolation, the monkeypox virus could have tropism for the myocardial tissue or cause immune-mediated injury to the heart. “In other words, it could also target heart muscle cells.” Through this important case study, we are developing a deeper understanding of monkeypox, myocarditis virus and how to accurately diagnose and manage this disease, “said Julia Grapsa, editor-in-chief of ‘JACC: Case Reports’. This study used Cmr (cardiac magnetic resonance imaging) mapping, a comprehensive imaging tool, to help diagnose myocarditis. ” The patient presented to a clinic 5 days after the onset of monkeypox symptoms (malaise, myalgia, fever, and multiple swollen lesions on the face, hands and genitals) and returned to the emergency room three days later reporting a chest tightness and discomfort radiating through the left arm. The patient was admitted to the ICU after a first routine examination with clinical suspicion of acute myocarditis. The results of the patient’s cardiac MRI study were consistent with myocardial inflammation and a diagnosis of acute myocarditis. “This case highlights cardiac involvement as a potential complication associated with monkeypox infection,” said Ana Isabel. Pinho, cardiology department of the São João University Hospital Center in Portugal and lead author of the study. “We believe that reporting this potential causal relationship could increase the awareness of the scientific community and healthcare professionals; and could be useful for close monitoring of affected patients for further recognition of other complications in the future.” The patient was discharged later. a week with a complete recovery. The authors said more research is needed to identify the relationship between monkeypox and heart damage.