Sudden cardiac death in COVID-19 patients, a report of three cases
Samira Shirazi1, Sanaz Mami2, Negar Mohtadi3
1Assistant Professor of Cardiology, Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Shahid Mostafa Khomeini Hospital, Ilam University of Medical sciences, Ilam, Iran.
Insights
Sudden cardiac death is a rare but serious concern in COVID-19 patients. Monitoring the cardiac condition of selected coronavirus disease-19 patients is recommended to prevent fatalities.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pulmonology
Background:
- The mortality rate of coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) ranges from 1-6%, with acute pneumonia being the primary cause of death.
- Cardiovascular failure has also been identified as a cause of mortality in COVID-19 patients.
- Sudden cardiac death, though uncommon, presents a significant concern in the context of COVID-19.
Abstract:
The mortality rate of coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) has been reported as 1-6% in most studies. The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia. Nevertheless, it has been noted that cardiovascular failure can also lead to death. Three COVID-19 patients were diagnosed based on reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction of a nasopharyngeal swab test and radiological examinations in our hospital. The patients received medications at the discretion of the treating physician. In this case series, chest computed tomography scans and electrocardiograms, along with other diagnostic tests were used to evaluate these individuals. Sudden cardiac death in COVID-19 patients is not common, but it is a major concern. So, it is recommended to monitor cardiac condition in selected patients with COVID-19.
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