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population had decreased incidence of comorbid conditions and structural heart abnormalities offering less potential for confounding than our standard intensive care population.
Conclusions
Individuals with COVID-19 who are admitted to the ICU have a high incidence of new onset atrial tachyarrhythmia which is associated with hemodynamic compromise and death. Special attention should be paid to new onset atrial tachyarrhythmia in COVID+ patients as it appears to be associated with worse outcomes.