title: [Atrioventricular block in Lyme carditis].
abstract: Lyme disease, due to infection with Borrelia burgdorferi transmitted by ticks, is most frequently manifested by arthritis and neurological complications. In approximately 8% of cases, however, carditis, usually reflected in AV block, is the leading symptom. The case histories of 2 males and 1 female aged 23 to 37 years with AV block caused by Borrelia burgdorferi are presented. Main symptoms were exertional dyspnea, palpitations, dizziness and syncope. One patient was treated with diclofenac and two with penicillin. The course was uniformally benign and cardiac abnormalities disappeared within 1-3 weeks.
authors.affiliation: Medizinische Klinik B, Kantonsspital St. Gallen.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Roelli
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Angehrn
authors.forename: F W
authors.initials: FW
authors.lastname: Reutter
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004008:Diclofenac / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006327:Heart Block / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008193:Lyme Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D009205:Myocarditis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D010406:Penicillins; D004008:Diclofenac
vernacular_title: Atrio-ventrikuläre Blockierung bei Lyme-Karditis.