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Atrial fibrillation as a complication of dengue hemorrhagic fever: non-self-limiting manifestation

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: While electrocardiogram (ECG) changes are common during viral dengue infection, atrial fibrillation (AF) is a very rare manifestation. It has previously been highlighted that cardiac complications during dengue infection are invariably transient and will spontaneously resolve following recovery from the illness. We present the case of a young patient with IgM- and IgG-positive dengue hemorrhagic fever complicated by AF. ECG revealed a structurally normal heart. The patient remained in AF despite resolution of the illness. Reversion to normal sinus rhythm was achieved after loading of oral amiodarone.

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2009.01.017

Authors: Masliza Mahmod, Noor Darinah Mohd Darul, Ibtisam Mokhtar, Norazirah Md Nor, Fauzi Md Anshar, Oteh Maskon

Institutions: University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, National University of Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Mosquito-borne diseases and control

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,900