Key result
Corticotrophin and corticosteroids are associated with restored sinus rhythm or improved AV conduction in heart block.
Why the study?
Do corticotrophin and corticosteroids improve A-V conduction in patients with acute or chronic complete A-V block?
Population
36 patients with complete A-V block, comprising 10 with acute heart block following recent myocardial…
Design
Cohort
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May support trial in acute post-MI block; leaves open efficacy in chronic cases pending randomized confirmation.
Observational (n=36)
Do corticotrophin and corticosteroids improve A-V conduction in patients with acute or chronic complete A-V block?
Corticotrophin and corticosteroid therapy may be effective in restoring A-V conduction in patients with complete heart block, particularly in the acute setting post-myocardial infarction.
Aber et al. (1965) conducted an observational in Complete A-V block (n=36). Corticotrophin (ACTH) and corticosteroids was evaluated on Restoration of sinus rhythm or improved A-V conduction. Corticotrophin and corticosteroids restored sinus rhythm or improved A-V conduction in most patients with acute heart block and an appreciable number with chronic heart block.
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