SARS-CoV-2 detection and sequencing in heart tissue associated with myocarditis and persistent arrhythmia: A case report.

Background: SARS-CoV-2 uses the human cell receptor angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE2). ACE2 is widely present in the cardiovascular system including the myocardium and the conduction system. COVID-19 patients that present severe symptoms have been reported to have complications involving myocardial injuries caused by the virus.