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Junctional ectopic tachycardia secondary to myocarditis associated with sudden cardiac arrest

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Lyme disease has been associated with junctional ectopic tachycardia (JET) and fascicular tachycardia in the past; however, we believe this case report is the first known reported case of a patient with Lyme disease presenting as fulminant myocarditis and cardiac arrest. Our patient is a previously healthy 12-year-old male subject who presented with cardiac arrest and JET, ultimately secondary to fulminant myocarditis from Lyme disease. With antibiotic and antiarrhythmic treatment, sinus rhythm returned, and ultimately he had full recovery of his cardiac function.

Source: HeartRhythm Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2016.09.015

Authors: Michael E.A. Cunningham, Robin Doroshow, Laura Olivieri, Jeffrey P. Moak

Institution: Children's National

Language: English

Topic: Viral Infections and Immunology Research

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,100