A 68-year-old man presented following a cardiac arrest. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed by the Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System (LUCAS), a mechanical chest compression device. Investigations revealed an aortic dissection, which was likely an iatrogenic injury from mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation by LUCAS. This case highlights this potential complication. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.).

The detection of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) causing myocardial infarction is integral in pursuing the appropriate management. Our case posed a diagnostic challenge, with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy and coronary embolism among the potential differential diagnoses upon the initial presentation. Extensive propagation of spontaneous coronary artery dissection subsequently resulted in a significant challenge to management requiring surgical revascularization. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.).

We describes a case of a critically ill patient with myocarditis and severe acute respiratory distress syndrome related to coronavirus disease-2019. This case highlights management strategies, including the use of corticosteroids, an interleukin-6 inhibitor, and an aldose reductase inhibitor, resulting in complete clinical recovery. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.).