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Erschienen in: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology 8/2023

16.03.2023 | REVIEW

Cardiac arrhythmias in viral infections

verfasst von: Paul Y. Lee, Hasan Garan, Elaine Y. Wan, Brian E. Scully, Angelo Biviano, Hirad Yarmohammadi

Erschienen in: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology | Ausgabe 8/2023

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Abstract

Background

The current COVID-19 pandemic has led to many studies examining its arrhythmogenic effects. However, there are many other viruses that are capable of inducing arrhythmias that have not received as much attention. The objective of this study was to review common viruses and identify studies highlighting their arrhythmogenic effects.

Methods and results

In this review, we examined 15 viruses and the literature regarding their arrhythmogenic effects. The common mechanisms of action appear to be direct invasion of myocytes leading to immune mediated damage, infection of vascular endothelium, and alteration of cardiac ion channels.

Conclusions

This review highlights the growing evidence that supports the involvement of other viral infections in the development of arrhythmia. Physicians should be aware of these potentially life-threatening effects when caring for patients with these viruses, some of which are very common. Additional studies are required to better understand the complex mechanism and risk factors of cardiac arrhythmias in patients suffered from viral infections to determine whether the processes can be reversed or even prevented.
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Metadaten
Titel
Cardiac arrhythmias in viral infections
verfasst von
Paul Y. Lee
Hasan Garan
Elaine Y. Wan
Brian E. Scully
Angelo Biviano
Hirad Yarmohammadi
Publikationsdatum
16.03.2023
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology / Ausgabe 8/2023
Print ISSN: 1383-875X
Elektronische ISSN: 1572-8595
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10840-023-01525-9

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