High grade atrioventricular heart block in 2 adults with systemic lupus erythematosus.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe 2 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and high grade atrioventricular (AV) block. In one patient anti-Ro antibodies were positive. This antibody has been associated with congenital complete heart block in children of mothers with SLE; however, its role in adult high grade AV block is not clear. We reviewed the 8 published cases of adults with SLE and high grade AV block. The possible mechanisms that could be implicated in the pathology of high grade AV block are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Heart Block
- Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic