Post-COVID-19 Tachycardia Syndrome: A Distinct Phenotype of Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome

Am J Med. 2021 Dec;134(12):1451-1456. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2021.07.004. Epub 2021 Aug 11.

Abstract

In this paper we highlight the presence of tachycardia in post-acute COVID-19 syndrome by introducing a new label for this phenomenon-post-COVID-19 tachycardia syndrome-and argue that this constitutes a phenotype or sub-syndrome in post-acute COVID-19 syndrome. We also discuss epidemiology, putative mechanisms, treatment options, and future research directions in this novel clinical syndrome.

Keywords: COVID-19; Inappropriate sinus tachycardia; Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome; Tachycardia.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19 / complications*
  • COVID-19 / physiopathology
  • COVID-19 / therapy
  • Humans
  • Phenotype
  • Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Syndrome
  • Tachycardia, Sinus* / etiology
  • Tachycardia, Sinus* / genetics
  • Tachycardia, Sinus* / physiopathology
  • Tachycardia, Sinus* / surgery