[Heart disorders in Lyme disease]

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Infectious Diseases
• Pathology

Background:

• Lyme carditis is a cardiac manifestation of Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness.
• Understanding its clinical, diagnostic, and pathological features is essential for timely intervention.

Observation:

• Literature review on clinical presentations, diagnostic tools, and histopathological findings in Lyme carditis.
• Analysis of three distinct patient cases.

Findings:

• Clinical manifestations of Lyme carditis can be varied.
• Instrumental diagnosis and pathohistological examination are key to identifying the condition.
• Differential diagnosis is critical for unclear myocarditis and arrhythmias.

Implications:

• Highlights the importance of considering Lyme carditis in patients with unexplained cardiac symptoms in endemic regions.
• Emphasizes the need for prompt and accurate diagnosis to prevent severe cardiac complications.
• Informs clinicians about the necessity of differential diagnosis for tick-borne diseases presenting with cardiac issues.