Heart Brake
Devika Kir, Chaitra Mohan, Rhea Sancassani
Abstract
A 49-year-old man presented with worsening high-grade fevers, dry cough, and shortness of breath. He tested positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 and was noted to have bradycardia with intermittent high-degree atrioventricular block. However, cardiac biomarkers and echocardiographic findings were normal, thus making this an unusual and interesting manifestation of myocardial involvement of this novel coronavirus. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)
Topics & Concepts
MedicineBradycardiaCardiologyInternal medicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Atrioventricular blockDry coughCoronavirusHeart blockAnesthesiaElectrocardiographyHeart rateDiseaseBlood pressureInfectious disease (medical specialty)Cardiovascular Effects of ExerciseAtrial Fibrillation Management and OutcomesCardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias