Left Bundle Branch Block in Patients with Novel Coronavirus Infection, Do you Think it is a Cause of Death?

Abstract

Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused a global pandemic that emerged in 2019, primarily affecting the respiratory tract and causing asymptomatic subclinical infections to coronary care units (CCUs). These range from severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) requiring hospitalization. ) or to an intensive care unit (intensive care unit) where Nursing care is Required. Acute myocardial injury and arrhythmia may also occur, potentially contributing to overall morbidity and mortality in patients with COVID-19 infection. Left bundle branch block (LBBB) is a tropical disease that can occur in patients with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Aim of the Study: To investigate the effect of left bundle branch block (LBBB) on short-term mortality risk in patients with COVID-19 infection. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study on the prevalence of left bundle branch block (LBBB) in patients with COVID-19 infection in Tobruk city. The study included both male and female samples, including all left bundle branch block (LBBB) patients (aged 37-82 years) treated in the coronary care unit (CCU) and intensive care unit (ICU). ) medical records were collected. Tobruk Medical Center inpatients – 42 total cases from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021. All necessary basic information and data were obtained from medical documentation. Excel was used for data collection and descriptive analysis. Results: Our study included 42 patients. Of these, 31 (74%) were male and 11 (26%) were female. The male to female ratio in this study was 2.8:1. The ages of patients included in this study ranged from 37 to 82 years, with a mean of 59.5 years. The highest age group observed to have a high prevalence of left bundle branch block (LBBB) in patients with COVID-19 was 50-59 years (38.1%). Conclusion: Left bundle branch block is considered to be the first symptom in patients with COVID-19 infection, and further research is needed to elucidate the actual mechanism and appropriate treatment.

Keywords: Left Bundle Branch Block; Coronavirus Infection.