BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE: There is very limited literature available on the arrhythmia occurrence in the context of an infection by the SARS-CoV2 virus. On the other hand, treatment strategies against the SARS-CoV2 virus may carry a risk of QTc prolongation and pro-arrhythmia/sudden death which may be amplified by concomitant use of other QTc-prolonging drugs and/or ion disbalances. COVIDAR is an international initiative to monitor the occurrence of arrhythmic events in the context of the SARS-CoV2 infection, to identify potential modifiable predisposing factors to reduce their incidence and to inform the best arrhythmia management options in this patient population. MAIN OBJECTIVE: To describe the incidence and type of arrhythmic events in the context of the SARS-CoV2 infection. STUDY DESIGN: patient registry (observational). Patients will not undergo any additional investigations. Only data that is generated during routine clinical care will be collected. STUDY POPULATION: Patients admitted to the hospital highly suspected of or with confirmed COVID-19.
The COVIDAR Registry is an international longitudinal multicentre observational study
worldwide which aims to assess the incidence, type and risk factors of arrhythmias in the
context of SARS-CoV2 infection, also providing relevant information on events/management and
major cardiovascular outcomes. During the course of the registry patients will be followed up
according to the usual practice of the centres. Drug prescriptions and indications to perform
diagnostic/therapeutic procedures will be completely left to the treating physicians.
The registry population will consist of patients presenting with a suspicion of SARS-CoV2
infection, who are hospitalised in a medical or surgical department of the participating
hospitals. Patients will officially be enrolled in the COVIDAR Registry if the COVID-19
disease has formally been noted or confirmed in the patient's medical record.
The registry will include all patients and collect data at the following timepoints:
- Admission: evaluation before SARS-CoV2 infection treatment initiation
- On-treatment: evaluation 24-28h after treatment initiation
- At any adverse event: evaluation if any adverse event occurs
- At discharge: evaluation of clinical status at the end of the admission period.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients admitted with highly suspected/confirmed infection with SARS-CoV-2.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Formal opposition by the patient to data collection.
Antwerp University Hospital
Antwerpen, Belgium
Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS
Milan, Italy
Amsterdam UMC
Amsterdam, AZ, Netherlands
Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
St. Georges University Hospitals
London, United Kingdom
Elena Arbelo, MD, PhD
+34 93 227 5551
EARBELO@clinic.cat