Management of Arrhythmias Associated with COVID-19

Purpose of Review Cardiac arrhythmias are known complications in patients with COVID-19 infection that may persist even after recovery from infection. A review of the spectrum of cardiac arrhythmias due to COVID-19 infection and current guidelines and assessment or risk and benefit of management considerations is necessary as the population of patients infected and covering from COVID-19 continues to grow. Recent Findings Cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, complete heart block, and ventricular tachycardia occur in patients infected, recovering and recovered from COVID-19. Personalized care while balancing risk/benefit of medical or invasive therapy is necessary to improve care of patients with arrhythmias. Providers must provide thorough follow-up care and use necessary precaution while caring for COVID-19 patients.

Automated summary

Cardiac arrhythmias are known complications in patients with COVID-19 infection, and may persist even after recovery. Balancing the risk and benefit of medical intervention is crucial in personalized care for improving the management of arrhythmias in COVID-19 patients. Thorough follow-up care and necessary precautions should be taken by healthcare providers when caring for patients with COVID-19.