Transient complete AV block in Lyme disease. Electrophysiologic observations.
The findings in a patient with complete AV block and intra-atrial conduction disturbances due to Lyme disease are presented. The electrocardiographic follow-up and serial EP findings suggest that complete AV block in Lyme disease may signify a more extensive affection of the AV conduction system (with eventually attendant intra-atrial conduction disturbances) than described in earlier reports. An almost complete resolution of the considerable damage to the conduction system occurred within two weeks.
van der Linde
M R
MR
Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Groningen, the Netherlands.
Crijns
H J
HJ
Lie
K I
KI
D000328:Adult; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004594:Electrophysiology; D006327:Heart Block / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006329:Heart Conduction System / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008193:Lyme Disease / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male