Coexistence of Anti-PD1-Induced Immune Myocarditis and Complete Atrioventricular Block: A Case Report

Am J Cardiol. 2023 Nov 15:207:35-38. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2023.08.058. Epub 2023 Sep 16.

Abstract

The present report describes the late recovery of an emerging complete atrioventricular (AV block) in a patient with immune check point inhibitor-related myocarditis following a period of immunosuppresive therapy. Therefore, decision-making for permanent pacemaker implantation should be implemented after a substantial period of time owing to the potential recovery of bradyarrhythmic complications in similar cases.

Keywords: atrioventricular block; cardio-oncology; cardiotoxicity; immunmyocarditis; pacemaker.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Atrioventricular Block* / etiology
  • Bradycardia / therapy
  • Humans
  • Myocarditis* / complications
  • Myocarditis* / therapy
  • Pacemaker, Artificial* / adverse effects