Atrial flutter complicating severe leptospirosis: a case report

Atrial flutter complicating severe leptospirosis: a case report

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Cardiac disturbances are relatively common and electrocardiographic abnormalities may be found in more than 70% of patients with leptospirosis.We report the case of a 68 year-old male with lunchbag severe leptospirosis who developed atrial flutter.Effective treatment was done with amiodarone.The patient became clinical stable, with complete recovery.

Rigorous clinical observation Military Helicopter Kit and continuous electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring may facilitate the identification of rhythm disorders, and thus prevent a probable fatal outcome, in severe cases of leptospirosis.