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October 2, 2025Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology

Atrioventricular block and myastenia gravis. A case report and review of the literature

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ALAnna LombardiFMFrank L. MurruLALuigi Atripaldi

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Overview

Case report highlights atrioventricular block in a patient with myasthenia gravis, suggesting need for cardiac monitoring.

Key Points

  • A 62-year-old male with myasthenia gravis developed advanced atrioventricular block leading to pacemaker requirement.
  • Cardiac symptoms in myasthenia gravis can arise from autoimmune effects or side effects of treatments like pyridostigmine.
  • Management may include adjusting medications to prevent drug-induced bradyarrhythmias before permanent pacing is considered.
  • Monitoring for cardiovascular issues is crucial, particularly in myasthenia gravis patients with cardiac symptoms or EKG changes.

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Lombardi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de84bb5b556a9128e1b7a1https://doi.org/10.1515/jbcpp-2025-0155
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