Complete heart block in systemic sclerosis: A case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Complete heart block (CHB) is a common clinical manifestation. Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare etiology of CHB that has not received enough attention. Whether pacemaker implantation is required remains inconclusive, especially when patients have no symptoms or mild symptoms of CHB.

Patient concerns

In this study, we report the case of a 48-year-old Chinese male who suffers from SSc and CHB.

Diagnose

The patient was previously diagnosed with left anterior hemiblock (LAHB) and right bundle block with normal heart function. CHB was observed on a regular follow-up electrocardiogram (ECG) examination 1 month before his hospitalization.

Interventions

A permanent dual chamber pacemaker was implanted.

Outcomes

The patient responded well to pacemaker

SUBMITTER: Wang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6257444 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature