Abstract:A 76–year–old Caucasian woman presented to our hospital with progressive exertional fatigue and weight–loss over 2 months.Her past medical history revealed a recent local–hospital admission because of atrioventricular third–degree block, requiring permanent pacemaker implantation. At presentation her cardiovascular exam was normal.Laboratory studies revealed elevated LDH and PCR; electrolytes, cardiac biomarkers and complete blood count were normal. ECG demonstrated AF and ventricular stimulation.Transtoracic… Show more
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