Prevalence Of ECG Findings In COVID 19 Patients Admitted To MTI Mardan, A Cross Sectional Study
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47750/pnr.2023.14.03.490Abstract
Introduction:
COVID 19 has influenced the world globally. Though it affects the lungs mainly, but it has affected almost every system of human body and so is heart, which is affected too in multiple ways. These findings can easily be detected on doing a twelve lead ECG.
Materials and methods:
This was a cross sectional study conducted at MTI Mardan Medical Complex, from March 2020 to March 2021. The sample size was calculated, using openepi software. Those patients who had there COVID-19 PCR positive were recruited in this study whereas those who already had ischemic heart disease were excluded. Baseline ECG was recorded, and was reviewed by two Cardiologists with at least 3 years’ experience. SPSS version 20 was used to study the frequency of various ECG findings.
Results:
The most common findings were Sinus Tachycardia, ST-T changes, QT interval prolongation and Atrial Fibrillation.
Conclusions:
COVID 19 patients are at risk of developing Cardiac complications, which can be detected easily on 12 lead ECG. Therefore baseline ECG is recommended in all COVID 19 patients.
