Persistent sinus bradycardia: an unusual presentation of acute myocarditis in infancy

Abstract

This is a case report of a previously healthy infant who presented with acute onset of lethargy and initially unexplained persistent sinus bradycardia. There were no signs of shock or congestive heart failure. The echocardiogram demonstrated normal myocardial function. An endomyocardial biopsy revealed florid myocarditis. Clinical Intensive Care Downloaded from informahealthcare.com by Stanford University on 11/18/14 For personal use only. Clinical Intensive Care Downloaded from informahealthcare.com by Stanford University on 11/18/14 For personal use only. Clinical Intensive Care Downloaded from informahealthcare.com by Stanford University on 11/18/14 For personal use only.