Key result
Long-term COVID-19 linked to Brugada-like ECG and VF successfully managed with an ICD.
Why the study?
The development of Brugada-like ECG changes in patients recovering from COVID-19 is a rare occurrence.
Case Report (n=1)
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COVID-19 infection may serve as a risk factor for the development of long-term proarrhythmic complications, such as a transient Brugada-like ECG pattern and sudden cardiac arrest.
Should not alter post-COVID arrhythmia surveillance; leaves open whether infection triggers Brugada-like patterns.
This article presents a clinical case of a patient who developed a Brugada-like electrocardiogram (ECG) pattern as a delayed complication after recovering from COVID-19. Brugada syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by abnormal changes on the ECG and an increased risk of sudden cardiac death. Although the association between COVID-19 and cardiovascular complications is well-studied, the development of Brugada-like ECG changes in COVID-19 patients is a rare occurrence. This clinical case emphasizes the importance of early detection and appropriate management of cardiac complications in patients recovering from COVID-19, including the development of Brugada-like ECG changes. Consideration of these factors is crucial for optimal patient care and reducing the risk of sudden cardiac death.
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Akbalaeva et al. (2023) conducted a case report in Brugada-like ECG pattern post-COVID-19 (n=1). Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) was evaluated. A 37-year-old man developed a Brugada-like ECG pattern and ventricular fibrillation as a long-term complication of COVID-19, successfully managed with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator.
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