Fatal Lyme carditis presenting as fluctuating high-grade atrioventricular block
| Title | Fatal Lyme carditis presenting as fluctuating high-grade atrioventricular block |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2020 |
| Journal | CMAJ |
| Volume | 192 |
| Issue | 21 |
| Start Page | E574 |
| Date Published | 05/2020 |
| Authors | Semproni M, Rusk R, Wuerz T |
| Abstract | Clinicians should be aware of the risk of Lyme carditis in patients presenting with atrioventricular (AV) block, especially those with a history of outdoor exposure in Lyme endemic areas, even if they do not endorse tick exposure or history of erythema migrans. |
| URL | https://www.cmaj.ca/content/192/21/E574 |
