Cardiac arrhythmias in viral infections.
J Interv Card Electrophysiol
; 66(8): 1939-1953, 2023 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-36929368
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 ANDRESULTS:
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.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Viroses
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Pandemias
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Interv Card Electrophysiol
Assunto da revista:
CARDIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos