Complete Atrioventricular Block: An Exceedingly Rare Manifestation of Pituitary Crisis in Sheehan Syndrome
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: This study reports the first case of Sheehan syndrome presenting with complete atrioventricular (AV) block. This life-threatening arrhythmia, associated with glucocorticoid deficiency, can be reversed by glucocorticoid replacement therapy. A 53-year-old female patient presented with complete AV block, elevated myocardial enzyme levels, and hyponatremia. Initially misdiagnosed as having fulminant myocarditis, she received high-dose methylprednisolone therapy, which corrected the complete AV block.
Source: CJC Open
Authors: Xiaofei Yong, Chunyu Wang, Rui Zhou, Xiaoai Chen, Lina Ma, Lifeng Zhang, Tao Kang, Na Jing
Institution: Chinese People's Liberation Army
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,590
Award: G3220777906
OpenAlex ID: W4414805088