Cardiac Arrhythmias and Autonomic Dysfunction Associated With COVID-19

Published: October 14, 2024

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  • Cardiac arrhythmias are commonly seen in patients both during and post COVID-19 infections.
  • These arrhythmias have manifested across a broad spectrum, ranging from innocuous and benign to life-threatening and deadly.
  • This scientific statement examines several of the arrhythmias seen in the COVIDV-19 infection and explores the proposed pathophysiology of these arrhythmias.
 

Cardiac Arrhythmias and Autonomic Dysfunction Associated with COVID-19

Rakesh Gopinathannair, MD, MA, FAHA announces the publication of the American Heart Association's latest scientific statement on cardiac arrhythmias and autonomic dysfunction related to COVID-19. He looks at the most recent data on arrhythmic manifestations, long-term outcomes, and autonomic dysfunction; offers insights on clinical practice; and highlights gaps in current knowledge.