ECG Manifestation in Dengue Fever

Abstract

Background and objectives: Dengue mostly spreads in tropical climates. Dengue is known to affect various systems cardiovascular system is one of them. This study was conducted to observe the presence of electrocardiographic (ECG) changes in patients presenting with dengue fever.Material and method: This was a cross sectional analytical study conducted at Nalanda medical college and hospital, Patna. Cases were selected after taking into account the inclusion and exclusion criteria from serologically confirmed dengue cases. The details of patient’s clinical presentation and examination was noted. ECG was carried out to all patients.Results: Out of 108 patients, 56 patients had normal ECG. Abnormal ECG findings like sinus bradycardia ,tachycardia ,ST-T changes, bundle branch block were noted among 52 patients.Conclusion: ECG changes can occur in dengue infection, most common finding were sinus bradycardia. There was no evidence of myocarditis in any of the patients.