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

Ann Pediatr Cardiol. 2020 Jul-Sep;13(3):248-251. doi: 10.4103/apc.APC_163_19. Epub 2020 Jun 2.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Complete heart block; pacemaker; pediatric hypertension.

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