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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
1982-7-19
pubmed:abstractText
A case of progressive systemic sclerosis with syncopal symptoms is reported. The presenting ECG pattern was that of an anterior myocardial infarction. The clinical history and the coronary angiography excluded significant coronary atherosclerotic heart disease. The ECG pattern evolved from the infarctual pattern associated with right bundle branch block to probably major degree of right bundle branch block associated with left posterior fascicular block. M-mode echocardiography, heart catheterization and angiographic studies did not reveal significant mechanical impairment of the left or right ventricle function. His bundle electrogram documented a markedly prolonged H-V interval, confirming an advanced impairment of distal conducting system. This case supports the suggestion that intraventricular conduction disorders in sclerodermal heart disease are not always related to diffuse myocardial involvement. The risk of sudden death justifies accurate electrophysiological evaluation in selected patients with sclerodermal cardiopathy.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0001-5385
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
37
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
31-8
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-6-11
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1982
pubmed:articleTitle
Severe involvement of the conduction system in a patient with sclerodermal heart disease. An electrophysiological study.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports