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Does aortic valve replacement restore normal sinus rhythm in patients with calcific aortic stenosis and complete heart block?
Does aortic valve replacement restore normal sinus rhythm in patients with calcific aortic stenosis and complete heart block?
Complete heart block associated with calcific aortic stenosis may be reversible following aortic valve replacement, suggesting it could be considered an early indication for surgery.
In a case of calcific aortic stenosis with complete heart block, normal sinus rhythm returned following aortic valve replacement. A search in the literature reveals two such previous reports. It is suggested that complete heart block in association with aortic stenosis may be reversible and should be considered an early indication for aortic valve surgery.
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