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Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Cardiac Arrhythmias

Antoni Martínez-Rubio1, Soledad Ascoeta1, Fadwa Taibi1

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Parc Taulí University Hospital and Institut d'Investigació i Innovació I3PT, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain.

European Cardiology
|December 9, 2020
PubMed

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, presents varied symptoms and significant cardiac risks. This review analyzes COVID-19

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, exhibits diverse clinical presentations, including asymptomatic transmission.
  • Significant cardiac complications, ranging from mild to life-threatening, are associated with COVID-19.
  • Asymptomatic transmission complicates public health efforts to control the spread of SARS-CoV-2.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge on COVID-19 and its impact on cardiac function.
  • To analyze the development of arrhythmia risk in COVID-19 patients.
  • To discuss treatment strategies for cardiac complications and arrhythmias in COVID-19.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on COVID-19 and cardiac involvement.
  • Analysis of data concerning arrhythmia development in COVID-19 patients.
  • Synthesis of information on therapeutic approaches for cardiac manifestations.

Main Results:

  • COVID-19 can lead to a spectrum of cardiac issues, increasing arrhythmia risk.
  • Understanding the pathophysiology of cardiac involvement is crucial for patient management.
  • Early identification and treatment of cardiac complications are essential.

Conclusions:

  • COVID-19 poses a significant threat to cardiovascular health.
  • Arrhythmia risk is a key concern in COVID-19 patients requiring careful monitoring.
  • Further research is needed to optimize cardiac care during the pandemic.

Keywords:
Anti-arrhythmic drugCOVID-19SARS-CoV-2arrhythmiacoronavirusinfectionsudden death

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