The ECG in Lyme Carditis

By ACA | July 28, 2022

Joining us today to discuss ECG in Lyme Carditis is Adrian Baranchuk, M.D., professor of medicine at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. 

Specific topics discussed:
• What is the role of the ECG in the diagnosis of Lyme carditis?
• Once suspected, what would you suggest doing to monitor heart rate?
• Any role for subsequent ECGs?• If not treated, what could happen to a patient with first degree AV block?
• Do all patients with Lyme carditis need a pacemaker?
• How do you follow treated patients with Lyme carditis? What is the role of the ECG?

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