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ArticleOxford medical case reports2025

Complete heart block with SARS-COV-2 infection inducing permanent pacing: a case report from a tertiary private hospital In Tanzania.

Pendo Ibrahim, Clement Kabakama, Venance Wilfred, Zahra Daudi, Robert Mvungi

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Pendo IbrahimDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, United Nations road, Upanga, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6476-4382
Clement KabakamaDirectorate of The East Africa Centre of Excellence for Cardiovascular Sciences, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Kibamba road, Mloganzila, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Venance WilfredDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Aga Khan Hospital, Barack Obama road, Upanga, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Zahra DaudiDepartment of Cardiology, Aga Khan Hospital, Barack Obama road, Upanga, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Robert MvungiDepartment of Cardiology, Aga Khan Hospital, Barack Obama road, Upanga, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

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Abstract

There is an increased risk of cardiac complications in COVID-19 among patients with pre-existing comorbidities due to their existing pro-inflammatory status. The manifestation of complete heart block has been evidenced as transient and in no need of intervention. This case presents a previously healthy woman who was diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection and complete heart block; she underwent permanent dual-chamber pacemaker implantation after successful treatment and a negative COVID-19 test. She was then discharged from the hospital with an uneventful follow-up. Persistence of complete heart block symptoms post-COVID-19 resolution and the need for permanent pacing indicate a potential association between COVID-19 and complete heart block. Healthcare workers should consider electrographic examination in the initial assessment of suspected COVID-19 cases, even among those with no pre-existing conditions. This report highlights the need for further research to explore the relationship between COVID-19 and complete heart block.

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case reportcomplete heart blockCOVID-19permanent pacemaker implantationSARS-COV-2

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