• 31/35 had positive PCR tests • 28% had comorbidities • Gastrointestinal symptoms were reported in 80% • 33% had left ventricular ejection fraction below 30%, 72% below 50%, 80% had cardiogenic shock, 3% ventricular arrhythmia, 17% coronary artery dilation • 100% required ICU admission • 80% needed inotropic agents and 28% needed ECMO • Elevated BNP, troponin, CRP, and D-dimer was documented • IL-6 elevated in 13 patients • Left ventricular function returned to normal in 25 patients in 7 days • No deaths were reported. The gene discussed is NPPB; the disease is Shock.