Viral encephalitis associated with reversible asystole due to sinoatrial arrest.
Publication/Presentation Date
5-1-2001
Abstract
We report a case of sinoatrial node block associated with syncopal episodes that required a temporary pacemaker. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain showed lesions of both temporal lobes consistent with viral encephalitis, presumably due to herpes simplex virus (HSV). The patient quickly recovered with intravenous acyclovir (Zovirax) therapy. Patients with presumed encephalitis might benefit from cardiac monitoring for possible associated cardiac arrhythmia. A permanent pacemaker is rarely required, since recovery is spontaneous in the majority of these cases.
Volume
94
Issue
5
First Page
540
Last Page
541
ISSN
0038-4348
Published In/Presented At
Alsolaiman, M. M., Alsolaiman, F., Bassas, S., & Amin, D. K. (2001). Viral encephalitis associated with reversible asystole due to sinoatrial arrest. Southern medical journal, 94(5), 540–541.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
11372812
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article