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Cardiac Manifestations of Lyme Disease

Maisha Maliha1, Nathaniel Abittan2, William H Frishman3

  • 1From the Department of Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY.

Cardiology in Review
|October 24, 2024
PubMed

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Lyme disease (LD) can cause cardiac complications in adults, affecting the heart

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Lyme disease (LD) is a common tick-borne illness in the US and Europe.
  • Cardiac complications, known as Lyme carditis (LC), affect 1.5-10% of infected adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge on Lyme carditis (LC).
  • To highlight the effects of LD on the cardiac conduction system, myocardium, pericardium, valves, and coronary arteries.
  • To discuss the diagnosis, management, and prognosis of LC.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of Lyme carditis (LC).

Main Results:

  • LD can manifest in various cardiovascular components.
  • The cardiac conduction system is a primary focus of LD's cardiovascular effects.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand the LD-heart relationship.

Conclusions:

  • Lyme carditis (LC) is a significant complication of Lyme disease (LD).
  • Understanding the diverse cardiac manifestations and management of LC is crucial.
  • More research is required to elucidate the complex interactions between LD and cardiovascular health.

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