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Journal List > Br Heart J > v.37(12); Dec 1975

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Br Heart J. 1975 December; 37(12): 1308–1310.
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Progressive systemic sclerosis with complete heart block
B. J. Summerfield
From the Northern General Hospital, Sheffield
Abstract
A case of progressive systemic sclerosis is reported. The patient presented with chest pain and an abnormal chest radiograph. Later developments included cardiac involvement with complete heart block. The heart block was successfully managed with an implanted pacemaker.
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