Unveiling the silent threat of new onset atrial fibrillation in covid-19 hospitalized patients: A retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID-19, a highly infectious respiratory disease, has been associated with a range of cardiovascular complications. One of the most commonly reported cardiovascular issues in COVID-19 patients is the development of arrhythmias. Among all types of arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation is the most frequently observed. Atrial fibrillation is characterized by an irregular and often rapid heartbeat, and it can be a serious and potentially life-threatening condition.

Objective

To investigate the incidence and association of new onset atrial fibrillation in COVID-19 hospitalized patients and its impact on survival.

Method

A retrospective cross-sectional study that encompassed all patients, both positive and negative for COVID-19, who were consecutively admitted to the

SUBMITTER: Shakir M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10798512 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature