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Arrhythmias and Stokes-Adams attacks in acute rheumatic fever.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  662486     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In spite of general complacency about first-degree heart block in acute rheumatic fever, abnormal conduction with dysrhythmias, occasional complete heart block, and, rarely, Stokes-Adams attacks are important early signs of acute rheumatic fever and may precede other signs. Every person with episodic fainting is entitled to an ECG, and frequent ECGs are imperative in any case of rheumatic fever with signs of arrhythmias. Changing atrioventricular block necessitates continuous monitoring for dysrhythmias. A 13-year-old boy who appeared with Stokes-Adams attacks secondary to acute rheumatic fever was successfully treated by temporary pacing.
Authors:
C C Lenox; J R Zuberbuhler; S C Park; W H Neches; R A Mathews; R Zoltun
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Pediatrics     Volume:  61     ISSN:  0031-4005     ISO Abbreviation:  Pediatrics     Publication Date:  1978 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1978-08-28     Completed Date:  1978-08-28     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0376422     Medline TA:  Pediatrics     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  599-603     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acute Disease
Adams-Stokes Syndrome / etiology*,  therapy
Adolescent
Arrhythmias, Cardiac / etiology*
Electrocardiography
Humans
Male
Pacemaker, Artificial
Rheumatic Fever / complications*,  diagnosis
Syncope / etiology

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