Atrial flutter in newborns

Objective. To describe a case of atrial flutter in a newborn.Results. The child in the maternity hospital was found to have a heart rhythm disorder of the type: atrial flutter, constant form. Examination revealed an atrial septal defect and an increase in the level of natriuretic peptide. Subsequently, the child was diagnosed with atrial flutter, constant form. NK 0-1. Open oval window. Treatment with drugs from the group of antiarrhythmics, antioxidants and cardiac glycosides made it possible to avoid pronounced hemodynamic disorders.Conclusion. The presented case demonstrates that timely diagnosis and medical correction prevent possible complications.

Post COVID-19 Conditions and the Cardiovascular System

One out of four patients affected by COVID-19 will experience persistent (>3-4 weeks) signs and symptoms (Post COVID-19 conditions or Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 – PASC) and this fact will have a major significance for the healthcare and economic systems in the upcoming years. The cardiovascular system is one of the key targets for the Post COVID-19 syndrome, given the pathogenesis of the virus and prevalence of ACE-2 receptors. According to our initial personal experience via the campaign “Life after COVID” of the Bulgarian Cardiac Institute, a substantial proportion of patients having suffered from COVID-19 develop long-term cardiovascular consequences. They could range from rhythm disorder and blood pressure variation, through impairment of myocardial mechanics and heart failure, and to acute vascular manifestations of Post COVID-19 conditions, such as acute coronary syndrome, acute pulmonary embolism, and acute limb ischemia. These cardiovascular complications require special and dedicated medical attention, and we could share our personal experience on the matter.