ReviewMedicine2018
Complete heart block in systemic sclerosis: A case report and literature review.
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.
- When atrioventricular block paves the way to a more severe diagnosis: a case report.European heart journal. Case reports · 2026Article
- Systemic Sclerosis Portends Increased Risk of Conduction and Rhythm Abnormalities at Diagnosis and During Disease Course: A US Population-Based Cohort.Journal of scleroderma and related disorders · 2021Article
- [Cardiac arrhythmias in patients with chronic autoimmune diseases].Herzschrittmachertherapie & Elektrophysiologie · 2019Review
- Complete Heart Block in Systemic Sclerosis with Characterization on Cardiac MRI.Methodist DeBakey cardiovascular journalArticle
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6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
rationaleComplete 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.
interventionsA permanent dual chamber pacemaker was implanted. OUTCOMES: The patient responded well to pacemaker implantation treatment, and his exertional dyspnea disappeared. LESSONS: The occurrence of heart block associated with SSc often appears concealed. The case highlights the importance of regular follow-up of a patient with SSc. Pacemaker implantation might be unavoidable if CHB is secondary to SSc, even if it is asymptomatic.
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