Rojas M, Papouin G, Hadrami J, Kamblock J, Lionet P, Victor J
Service de Cardiologie, Neuilly-Sur-Seine.
Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris). 1997 Nov;46(9):592-4.
A high degree atrioventricular block (AVB) is an exceptional finding during an acute episode of rheumatic fever (RF). The authors report a case of complete syncopal AVB requiring a temporary pacemaker, representing the first episode of RF.