Saudi Heart Rhythm Society Task Force on Management of Potential Arrhythmogenicity Associated with Pharmacotherapy for COVID-19.

Abstract:

:Evidence of cardiovascular complications associated with the COVID-19 global pandemic continues to evolve. These include direct and indirect myocardial injury with subsequent acute myocardial ischemia, and cardiac arrhythmia. Some results from a limited number of trials of antiviral medications, along with chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin, have been beneficial. However, these pharmacotherapies may cause drug-induced QT prolongation leading to ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Mitigation of the potential risk in these susceptible patients may prove exceptionally challenging. The Saudi Heart Rhythm Society established a task force to perform a review of this subject based on has recently published reports, and studies and recommendations from major medical organizations. The objective of this review is to identify high-risk patients, and to set clear guidelines for management of patients receiving these pharmacotherapies.

journal_name

Ann Saudi Med

journal_title

Annals of Saudi medicine

authors

AlShoaibi NA,Maghrabi K,Alanazi H,Harbi MA,Alghamdi S

doi

10.5144/0256-4947.2020.365

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2020-09-01 00:00:00

pages

365-372

issue

5

eissn

0256-4947

issn

0975-4466

journal_volume

40

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