A Case of Atrial Flutter in Scrub Typhus

Keimyung Medical Journal 2011;30(1):136-140.

쯔쯔가무시병에 동반된 심방 조동 1례

류성열; 김정민; 최은성; 김현아

Abstract

Scrub typhus is a common zoonotic disease of rural Asia and Western Pacific islands. Scrub typhus is an acute febrile illness characterized by fever; rash; and lymphadenopathy. Cardiovascular complications of scrub typhus are not common and are usually not serious. Minor electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities such as non specific ST segment; T-wave changes and premature ventricular contractions have been reported in adults. The scrub typhus was presented as a atrial flutter in a 54-year old man who was complaining of palpitation and dyspnea on exertion. After the treatment of scrub typhus; atrial flutter was converted to normal sinus rhythm. Therefore; we are to report a case of atrial flutter with scrub typhus.

Key Words: Atrial flutter, Scrub typhus