Fulminant herpes virus 6 myocarditis with complete atrioventricular block successfully treated with extracorporeal life support and ganciclovir

Baranowski, Artur; Buczyński, Michał; Pająk, Jacek; Książczyk, Tomasz; Kuźma, Jacek; Werner, Bożena; Pągowska‐Klimek, Izabela

doi:10.33963/kp.15587

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“…Another case report discusses a 5-month-old child who had VT, during HHV-6 myocarditis [90]. Another discusses a 5-year-old girl who developed complete AV block in HHV-6 myocarditis [91]. There is a case report of fulminant myocarditis in an immunocompetent 59-year-old who died from ventricular arrhythmia (but does specify which type) [92].…”

Section: Herpes Virus Typementioning

confidence: 99%

Cardiac arrhythmias in viral infections

Lee

Garan

Wan

et al. 2023

J Interv Card Electrophysiol

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Background The currentCOVID-19 pandemic has led to many studies examining its arrhythmogenic effects. However, there are many other viruses that are capable of inducing arrhythmias that have not received as much attention. The objective of this study was to review common viruses and identify studies highlighting their arrhythmogenic effects. Methods and resultsIn this review, we examined 15 viruses and the literature regarding their arrhythmogenic effects. The common mechanisms of action appear to be direct invasion of myocytes leading to immune mediated damage, infection of vascular endothelium, and alteration of cardiac ion channels. Conclusions This review highlights the growing evidence that supports the involvement of other viral infections in the development of arrhythmia. Physicians should be aware of these potentially life-threatening effects when caring for patients with these viruses, some of which are very common. Additional studies are required to better understand the complex mechanism and risk factors of cardiac arrhythmias in patients suffered from viral infections to determine whether the processes can be reversed or even prevented.

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Section: Herpes Virus Typementioning

confidence: 99%