Title of article
Symptomatic Trifascicular Block in Steinert’s Disease: Is It Too Soon for a Pacemaker?
Author/Authors
Lasam, Glenmore Department of Internal Medicine - Overlook Medical Center, Summit, USA , Roberti, Roberto Section of Cardiology - Overlook Medical Center, Summit, USA , LaCapra, Gina Department of Internal Medicine - Overlook Medical Center, Summit, USA , Ramirez, Roberto Department of Internal Medicine - Overlook Medical Center, Summit, USA
Pages
5
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1
To page
5
Abstract
We report a case of a 62-year-old male with Steinert’s disease who presented with progressive intermittent episodes of
lightheadedness five years after he was diagnosed with the disease. On evaluation, he developed a new onset trifascicular block (first
degree atrioventricular block, new onset right bundle branch block, and left anterior fascicular block). A dual chamber pacemaker
was inserted and lightheadedness improved significantly.
Keywords
Symptomatic Trifascicular Block , Steinert’s Disease , Pacemaker
Journal title
Case Reports in Cardiology
Serial Year
2016
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Record number
2608820
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