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ArticleCureus2025

An Elusive Case of Transient 6:1 High-Grade Atrioventricular Block Despite Normal Initial Testing.

Colten L Witte, David J Dillard, Thomas D Mesaris, Alexis N Hall, Darren Beck, Ghassan Dalati

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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6 authors.

Colten L WitteCollege of Osteopathic Medicine, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Auburn, USA.
David J DillardCollege of Osteopathic Medicine, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Auburn, USA.
Thomas D MesarisCollege of Osteopathic Medicine, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Auburn, USA.
Alexis N HallCollege of Osteopathic Medicine, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Auburn, USA.
Darren BeckCell Biology and Physiology, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Auburn, USA.
Ghassan DalatiCardiology, Medical Center Enterprise, Enterprise, USA.

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Abstract

We present a case of a 55-year-old man with a prior history of syncope and vertigo due to high-grade atrioventricular (AV) block despite initial negative tests. The patient underwent multiple diagnostic evaluations, including a normal echocardiogram, myocardial perfusion imaging, Holter monitoring, and electrocardiography. As his symptoms continued to persist, an implantable loop recorder (Confirm Rx™; Abbott, Sylmar, USA) was inserted subcutaneously, which revealed transient 6:1 high-grade AV block and bradycardia. Despite normal initial investigations, his persistent symptoms and documented conduction abnormality prompted pacemaker (Abbott, Sylmar, USA) placement. This case highlights the importance of detailed electrophysiologic assessment and close monitoring in patients with recurrent unexplained syncope and high-grade AV block, even with prior normal testing.

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atrioventricular blockhigh-gradeholter monitoringpresyncopesleep apnea and hypertension

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PMID41487766
PMCPMC12764280

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