title: Rituximab induced left bundle branch block.
abstract: Rituximab (a monoclonal antibody directed against CD 20) therapy can be acutely complicated by infusion reactions and cardiac arrhythmia on rare occasions. We report the first case of a new onset left bundle branch block (LBBB) after rituximab therapy for Wegener's vasculitis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Mujeeb
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sheikh
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Ankush
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Moza
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Blair P
authors.initials: BP
authors.lastname: Grubb
keywords: Arrhythmia; bundle branch block; rituximab
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