A 29-year-old man from Connecticut presents with lightheadedness and palpitations. Two weeks ago, he had fever (38.9°C), a circular expanding erythema migrans rash on his thigh after camping. Vital signs: BP 98/62, HR 42, RR 16, SpO2 98%. ECG demonstrates complete heart block with normal QRS duration. Serum Lyme serology is positive. He denies recent antibiotic use. Which of the following is the most likely underlying diagnosis?

  1. A)Sarcoidosis
  2. B)Lyme carditisGABARITO
  3. C)Hyperkalemia
  4. D)Rheumatic fever
  5. E)Brugada syndrome

Explicação

Borrelia burgdorferi infection can involve the conduction system and cause fluctuating degrees of AV block, including complete heart block. The erythema migrans-like rash and tick exposure strongly support Lyme carditis. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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