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Reversible hypertension associated with complete heart block in a 6-year-old boy

We herein report a case of a 6-year-old boy with hypertension and complete heart block with a unique outcome. The patient was treated with an epicardial pacemaker followed by complete and sustained resolution of his hypertension with no further need for the previously prescribed antihypertensive med...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Anees Boles, Elia Fares, Herold, Steven
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Wolters Kluwer - Medknow 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7437617/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32863664
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/apc.APC_163_19
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Sumario:We herein report a case of a 6-year-old boy with hypertension and complete heart block with a unique outcome. The patient was treated with an epicardial pacemaker followed by complete and sustained resolution of his hypertension with no further need for the previously prescribed antihypertensive medication.