A Case Report of A Life-Threatening Condition: Complete Heart Block Induced By Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Authors

  • Yogi Puji Rachmawan Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati
  • Arsha Pramudya Hasna Medika Cardiovascular Hospital, Cirebon, Indonesia
  • Witri Pratiwi Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati, Cirebon, Indonesia
  • Irnizarifka Irnizarifka Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
  • Fawzia Haznah Nurul Imani Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46799/jhs.v7i4.2824

Keywords:

complete heart block, conduction block, myocarditis, pacemaker, systemic lupus erythematous

Abstract

Systemic lupus erythematous is often accompanied by complications in the cardiovascular system such as pericarditis, valvular disease, coronary artery disease, but complications in the conduction pathway are rare condition. Conduction system disorders such as complete heart block can cause life-threatening conditions and require immediate treatment. This case report describes a 43-year-old woman who presented with syncope and complete heart block. The patient received high-dose corticosteroid therapy but the complete heart block did not improve so a permanent pacemaker was implanted. This case showed that SLE complications in the cardiovascular system including the cardiac conduction system must be watched out for because it is a life-threatening condition.

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2026-04-28

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Vol. 7 No. 4 (2026): Journal Health Sains

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