The Open Cardiovascular Imaging Journal

2011, 3 : 10-12
Published online 2011 October 21. DOI: 10.2174/1876538601103010010
Publisher ID: TOCARIJ-3-10

Accelerated Junctional Rhythm on a Routine Electrocardiogram: An Unusual Presentation of Cardiac Sarcoidosis

Srikanth Seethala , Kara Albright , Srinivasa V. Jampana and Jan Nemec
Cardiovascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh, 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.

ABSTRACT

Cardiac sarcoidosis is an uncommon cause of cardiac arrhythmias and cardiomyopathy. We describe a case of cardiac sarcoidosis presenting as an accelerated junctional rhythm and complete atrioventricular (AV) block, without severe left ventricular (LV) dysfunction or pulmonary symptoms. Computer tomography (CT) of the chest and mediastinal lymph node biopsy confirmed the diagnosis. Dual-chamber implantable cardioverter-defibrillator was implanted due to reported risk of sudden cardiac death due to ventricular tachyarrhythmia despite negative programmed ventricular stimulation.

Keywords:

Cardiac sarcoidosis, Accelerated junctional rhythm, AV block.