Beer D, Isakadze N, McClellan R, Calkins H, Barth AS. Acquired Long QT and Ventricular Arrhythmias in the Setting of Acute Inflammation: A Case Series.
JACC Case Rep 2021;
3:1103-1107. [PMID:
34471893 PMCID:
PMC8314122 DOI:
10.1016/j.jaccas.2021.04.034]
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Abstract
We report a case series of 4 patients with transient marked QTc prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias in the setting of inflammation with very high ferritin levels. Three patients were positive for coronavirus disease-2019. In the setting of an acute rise in inflammatory markers, electrocardiography screening for QTc prolongation is warranted. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)
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