Clinical Case Reports · 2017 · 10 citations · 8 references
MedicineCardiologyInfectious DiseasesClinical CardiologyCardiac ArrhythmiasCardiac PacingElectrocardiographyLyme DiseasePacemaker CareConduction Block AssessmentExternal PacingIntracardiac PacingLyme Carditis Conduction BlockPacingPermanent Pacemaker TherapyTemporary Cardiac PacingTemporary Pacing Management
Timely diagnosis and prompt initiation of treatment is essential in Lyme carditis to achieve favorable prognosis. Externalized permanent pacemaker with an active fixation lead as supportive pacing modality is a feasible option till complete resolution of conduction block with continued antibiotic therapy.
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Gary P. Wormser, Raymond J. Dattwyler, Eugene D. Shapiro et al. · Clinical Infectious Diseases · 2006 · 2.1K citations · Full text
Lyme carditis: clinical characteristics of 105 cases.
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