Wegener's granulomatosis with complete heart block

Clin Exp Rheumatol. 1997 Jan-Feb;15(1):97-9.

Abstract

We describe a patient with Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) who developed complete heart block. Prompt treatment with steroids and cyclophosphamide led to regression of the complete heart block. The patient was left with a persistent first degree atrio-ventricular block, however. Early treatment may obviate the need for permanent pacing in such cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiac Pacing, Artificial
  • Cyclophosphamide / therapeutic use
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / complications*
  • Heart Block / etiology*
  • Heart Block / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prednisolone / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Cyclophosphamide
  • Prednisolone