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Value of electrocardiography in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Sohaib Haseeb1, Enes Elvin Gul2, Göksel Çinier3

  • 1College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.

Journal of Electrocardiology
|August 18, 2020
PubMed

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The electrocardiogram (ECG) helps identify heart issues in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), or COVID-19. This review highlights ECG

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in December 2019 led to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Cardiovascular manifestations are increasingly recognized as significant factors impacting COVID-19 prognosis.
  • The World Health Organization declared a public health emergency due to the global spread of COVID-19.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the utility of the electrocardiogram (ECG) in detecting cardiac involvement among COVID-19 patients.
  • To emphasize the clinical significance of ECG findings in the context of COVID-19.
  • To highlight the role of ECG as a readily available tool for cardiac assessment during the pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on studies examining electrocardiographic findings in COVID-19 patients.
  • Analysis of the diagnostic and prognostic value of ECG in assessing cardiac complications.
  • Synthesis of current evidence on the application of ECG in managing COVID-19 patients with suspected cardiac involvement.

Main Results:

  • Electrocardiography is a crucial, accessible, and cost-effective tool for evaluating cardiac status in COVID-19.
  • ECG can reveal various cardiac abnormalities associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection, influencing patient outcomes.
  • The ability for remote ECG evaluation enhances its utility in managing patients during widespread outbreaks.

Conclusions:

  • The electrocardiogram plays a vital role in identifying and monitoring cardiac involvement in COVID-19.
  • Understanding ECG patterns associated with COVID-19 is essential for clinical decision-making and improving patient prognosis.
  • ECG's accessibility and ease of use make it indispensable in the comprehensive care of COVID-19 patients.

Keywords:
ArrhythmiaCOVID-19ElectrocardiogramPandemicsQT intervalSARS-CoV-2

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