Dengue is one of the most important emerging infectious viral diseases in the world. Cardiovascular complications of dengue, including myocardial impairment and arrhythmias, are increasingly recognized. Capillary leakage is frequently described, with a small proportion of patients developing hypovolaemic shock. In this Review, Yacoub et al. outline our current understanding of the pathophysiology of the cardiovascular manifestations of dengue, and discuss the available management options for this disease.
- Sophie Yacoub
- Heiman Wertheim
- Bridget Wills
