Sinus Node Dysfunction in a Young Patient With COVID-19
Giuliana Cimino, Greta Pascariello, Nicola Bernardi, Emiliano Calvi, Gianmarco Arabia, Francesca Salghetti, Luca Bontempi, Enrico Vizzardi, Marco Metra, Antonio Curnis
Abstract
A 34-year-old man was admitted with acute lung injury and COVID-19 pneumonia. In the intensive care unit, he experienced episodes of prolonged asystole accompanied by hypotension without loss of consciousness. Once reversible causes were excluded, symptoms were related to dysfunction of the sinus node, and the patient underwent implantation of a pacemaker. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)
Topics & Concepts
AsystoleMedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Sinus (botany)Intensive care unitPneumoniaUnconsciousnessAnesthesiaCardiologyInternal medicineDiseaseBotanyBiologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)GenusCardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic DisordersPoisoning and overdose treatmentsLong-Term Effects of COVID-19