The given ECG of a neonate born to a mother with SLE shows?
Correct Answer: Complete hea block
Description: The atrial rate is approximately 100 bpm (RED TRACING) and ventricular rate is 40 bpm (BLUE TRACING). Since the two rates are independent it suggests complete hea block/ AV dissociation. Causes of complete hea block: Inferior wall MI AV conduction blocking drugs ,CCB, beta blockers and digoxin Degeneration of conducting system (Lenergre's or Lev's disease) Neonatal lupus (anti- Ro antibody)
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