Published in:
01-01-2021 | Myocarditis | Invasive Electrophysiology and Pacing (E. Kevin Heist, Section Editor)
Management of Arrhythmias Associated with COVID-19
Authors:
Amar D. Desai, Brian C. Boursiquot, Lea Melki, Elaine Y. Wan
Published in:
Current Cardiology Reports
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Issue 1/2021
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Abstract
Purpose of Review
Cardiac arrhythmias are known complications in patients with COVID-19 infection that may persist even after recovery from infection. A review of the spectrum of cardiac arrhythmias due to COVID-19 infection and current guidelines and assessment or risk and benefit of management considerations is necessary as the population of patients infected and covering from COVID-19 continues to grow.
Recent Findings
Cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, complete heart block, and ventricular tachycardia occur in patients infected, recovering and recovered from COVID-19.
Summary
Personalized care while balancing risk/benefit of medical or invasive therapy is necessary to improve care of patients with arrhythmias. Providers must provide thorough follow-up care and use necessary precaution while caring for COVID-19 patients.