T-wave inversion as a manifestation of COVID-19 infection: a case series.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Cardiac involvement with COVID-19 infection has become evident by elevated troponin, cardiac arrhythmias, ST segment elevation, myocarditis, fulminant heart failure, and sudden cardiac death. We aimed to describe the association of COVID-19 and T-wave inversion (TWI) in a large case series.

Methods

We conducted an observational, retrospective study of confirmed COVID-19 cases with at least one electrocardiogram (ECG) in a large hospital in New York City (March 23, 2020-April 23, 2020). Patients with new TWI or pseudonormalization were further analyzed. Mortality and the need for invasive mechanical ventilation were the main outcomes.

Results

A total of 3225 patients were screened; 195 (6%) were selected for further analysis: 181 with TWI and 14 with T-wave pse

SUBMITTER: Romero J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7602831 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature