Title of article :
Transient bradycardia in patients with Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
Author/Authors :
EROL, Serpil Atatürk University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, TURKEY , ÖZKURT, Zülal Atatürk University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, TURKEY , ÖZDEN, Kemalettin Atatürk University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, TURKEY , PARLAK, Mehmet Atatürk University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, TURKEY , Erol, Mustafa Kemal Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital - Department of Cardiology, TURKEY
Abstract :
Aim: To determine the features and clinical course of bradycardia in patients with Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever(CCHF). Materials and methods: Between May 2002 and September 2010, a total of 380 patients with CCHF were followed. All patients who had transient bradycardia during this period were included in the study. Results: A total of 14 patients had an episode of bradycardia. All patients were in sinus rhythm. Three patients had clinical symptoms of bradycardia; atropine was administered to them. In the other patients, bradycardia resolved spontaneously. No patient had underlying conditions for bradycardia. Bradycardia appeared 7.0 ± 1.7 days after the first clinical symptoms, continued for 5.1 ± 1.6 days, and resolved without any additional problems.Conclusion: Transient sinus bradycardia is a rare and benign clinical manifestation of CCHF. In many cases, there is no need for intervention.
Keywords :
Crimean , Congo hemorrhagic fever , bradycardia
Journal title :
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences (TJMS)
Journal title :
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences (TJMS)
