Persistent bradycardia requiring temporary pacing in a young adult with lyme carditis: a case report
This case highlights the importance of recognizing Lyme carditis in endemic areas and the role of temporary pacing in managing symptomatic bradycardia. Early intervention with antibiotics and appropriate supportive measures can facilitate recovery, prevent progression, and reduce the need for permanent pacing.
Authors
- Akshat Banga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2626-8219)
- Kamran Haleem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1215-2939)
- Sehneet Grewal
- Fnu Ekta
- Mohammad Hazique
Institutions
- Mount Auburn Hospital (US)
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (US)
- Vassar Brothers Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Egyptian Heart Journal
- Published
- 2026-03-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s43044-026-00729-4
- Primary Topic
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00