Complete heart block and severe aortic stenosis in a patient with rheumatoid arthtritis: a case report

A 77 -year- old male patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis was admitted to our hospital for investigation of syncope and dyspnea on exertion class II according to NYHA class association.Case presentationThe electrocardiogram revealed complete heart block whereas the echocardiogram showed severe aortic valve stenosis with a peak gradient =80mmHg. A permanent pacemaker was implanted in addition to aortic valve replacement.

The coexistence of complete heart block and severe aortic stenosis with rheumatoid arthritis are presented.

Conclusion: Further studies are necessary to assess whether a true association of the above conditions exist.

Author: Ioannis Moyssakis, Nikolaos Lionakis, Ioannis Vlachodimitris and Vassilios Votteas
Credits/Source: Cases Journal 2009, 2:126

Published on: 2009-02-05

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