Key result
In a case series of 2 patients with COVID-19 and VT/VF storms, 1 patient (50%) died from complications and the other was discharged home in stable condition.
Why the study?
VT or VF storm associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection is a potentially fatal complication, but the correlation between these two disorders has not been well studied.
Population
2 patients admitted for repeated ICD shocks with or without syncope and VT/VF storms with COVID-19
Design
Retrospective case series
Authors
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VT/VF storm may complicate COVID-19; leaves open mechanisms, risk stratification, and management in larger cohorts.
Case Report (n=2)
VT/VF storm in COVID-19 patients is a potentially fatal complication requiring monitoring.
Khan et al. (2022) conducted a case report in Ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation storm in COVID-19 (n=2). COVID-19 was evaluated on Clinical outcomes (mortality or discharge). In a case series of 2 patients with COVID-19 and VT/VF storms, 1 patient (50%) died from complications and the other was discharged home in stable condition.
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