Case Report, Int J Cardiovasc Res Vol: 4 Issue: 3
Complete Heart Block as a Presentation of Viral Myocarditis
Alisa Limsuwan1*, Harutai Kamalaporn2 and Tachaponag Ngarmukos3 |
1Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University Bangkok, Thailand |
2Division of Pediatric Pulmonary and Intensive Care, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University Bangkok, Thailand |
3Division of Electrophysiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University Bangkok, Thailand |
Corresponding author : Alisa Limsuwan, MD Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Ramathibodi Hospital, 270 Rama 6 Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand E-mail: alimsuwan@yahoo.com |
Received: Mar 11, 2015 Accepted: Mar 28, 2015 Published: Mar 30, 2015 |
Citation: Limsuwan A, Kamalaporn H, Ngarmukos T (2015) Complete Heart Block as a Presentation of Viral Myocarditis. Int J Cardiovasc Res 4:3. doi:10.4172/2324-8602.1000205 |
Abstract
Complete Heart Block as a Presentation of Viral Myocarditis
Background: An acquired complete heart block is not common in previously healthy children. Underlying causes and the treatment of the acquired heart block would provide the different outcome.
Methods: Retrospective review of two recent cases of acquired complete heart block in children reported in relation to viral myocarditis.
Result: Two pediatric cases were referred to our facility due to the complete heart block after they initially presented with low cardiac output symptoms. Both of those children were implanted with temporary pacemaker and were administered with intravenous immunoglobulin. Their complete heart blocks recovered within 72 hours of treatment while their ventricular functions were gradually improved.
Conclusion: Acquired complete heart block related to the viral myocarditis in children is reversible despite the initial clinical presentation which is potentially rapid in its onset and progressive with potentially fatal outcome.