Human respiratory syncytial virus electrocardiogram

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Bassel Almarie M.D.[2]

Introduction

The use of electrocardiogram (ECG) is not considered as a diagnostic tool for Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. However, in cases of RSV-associated myocarditis, ECG abnormalities may be observed.

Electrocardiogram

A study of 18 patients with RSV-associated myocarditis revealed ECG evidence of conduction system disturbances, specifically atrioventricular block in 38.8% of patients, myocardial damage as evidenced by ST-T changes in 50% of patients, and tachycardia in 16.6% of patients.^[1] It is important to note that these ECG findings are non-specific and may be seen in other viral infections and myocarditis, therefore ECG should not be used alone to diagnose RSV-associated myocarditis.

References

↑ Kawashima H, Inagaki N, Nakayama T, Morichi S, Nishimata S, Yamanaka G; et al. (2021). “Cardiac Complications Caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection: Questionnaire Survey and a Literature Review”. Glob Pediatr Health. 8: 2333794X211044114. doi:10.1177/2333794X211044114. PMC 8436282 Check |pmc= value (help). PMID 34527765 Check |pmid= value (help).

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[pmid34527765-1] Kawashima H, Inagaki N, Nakayama T, Morichi S, Nishimata S, Yamanaka G; et al. (2021). “Cardiac Complications Caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection: Questionnaire Survey and a Literature Review”. Glob Pediatr Health. 8: 2333794X211044114. doi:10.1177/2333794X211044114. PMC 8436282 Check |pmc= value (help). PMID 34527765 Check |pmid= value (help).

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