Abstract
BackgroundNo studies investigated the prevalence of arrhythmias among clinically‐stable patients affected by COVID‐19 infection.MethodsWe assessed prevalence, type, and burden of arrhythmias, by a single‐day snapshot in seven non‐intensive COVID Units at a third‐level center.ResultsWe enrolled 132 inhospital patients (mean age 65±14y; 66% males) newly diagnosed with COVID‐19 infection. Arrhythmic episodes were detected in 12 patients (9%). In detail, 8 had atrial fibrillation, and 4 self‐limiting supraventricular tachyarrhythmias. There were no cases of ventricular arrhythmias or new‐onset atrioventricular blocks. In addition, we report no patients with QTc interval >450 ms.ConclusionsOur single‐day snapshot survey suggests that the prevalence of arrhythmias among clinically stable COVID‐19 patients is low. In particular, no life‐threatening arrhythmic events occurred.
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