Arrhythmias and COVID-19 infection

Authors

  • Ashley Chin Cardiac Clinic University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital
  • Jane Moses Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital
  • Andrew Thornton Sunninghill Hospital

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https://doi.org/10.24170/17-3-4384

Abstract

Arrhythmias can be a clinical manifestation of COVID-19 infection. COVID-19 infection can also be a precipitant of known arrhythmias which can increase the risk of morbidity and mortality. Management of arrhythmias should generally follow standard guidelines of arrhythmia management. Catheter ablation in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic should be limited to arrhythmias that are immediately life-threatening or which may affect prognosis in the short-term. Some novel treatments like chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin can prolong the QT interval and predispose patients to life-threatening arrhythmias.

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Published

2020-11-04

How to Cite

Chin, A., Moses, J., & Thornton, A. (2020). Arrhythmias and COVID-19 infection. SA Heart Journal, 17(3), 362–369. https://doi.org/10.24170/17-3-4384

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