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Diagnostic delay in patients diagnosed with Lyme carditis presenting with cardiac symptoms

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In this case report, we describe two previously healthy young males who presented with cardiac symptoms suggestive of Lyme carditis (LC). LC-associated arrhythmia is a potentially fatal complication of Lyme disease, which typically occurs during the early disseminated and late stages. In high endemic areas a high degree of suspicion is vital to avoid misdiagnosis and delayed treatment, and to prevent long-term complications of disseminated infection and potentially fatal outcome. Learning objective: Lyme carditis (LC) can present with a wide array of symptoms. The following two cases illustrate the diverse clinical manifestations of LC, as well as the potential for 'doctor's delay' in diagnosing patients with LC.

Source: Journal of Cardiology Cases

DOI: 10.1016/j.jccase.2025.03.011

Authors: Jon Are Sørås, Gard Frodahl Tveitevåg Svingen, Terje H. Larsen, Håvard Keilegavlen, Trygve Kristiansen, Øystein Wendelbo

Institutions: Haukeland University Hospital, University of Bergen, VID Specialized University

Language: English

Topic: Vector-borne infectious diseases

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $1,500