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Published on: December 19, 2020
[An unusual presentation of cardiac involvement during the COVID-19 pandemic]
Domenico Pecora1, Carmelo La Greca1, Elena Pezzotti2
1Unità di Elettrofisiologia, Dipartimento Cardiovascolare, Fondazione Poliambulanza Istituto Ospedaliero, Brescia.
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) can cause heart problems. This case highlights an unusual, reversible heart block in a COVID-19 patient, avoiding unnecessary pacemaker implantation.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Virology
Background:
- Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) is known to affect the cardiovascular system.
- Cardiac complications, including myocarditis and reduced systolic function, have been reported in COVID-19 patients.
- The spectrum of cardiac manifestations in COVID-19 continues to be elucidated.
Abstract:
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 may affect the cardiovascular system and cause acute cardiac injury. Other authors described cases of myocarditis with reduced systolic function and/or a life-threatening presentation. We describe the clinical course of an unusual presentation with isolated reversible high degree atrioventricular block in a patient with COVID-19. In this case, a "wait and see approach" avoided an unnecessary permanent pacemaker implantation.
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