The ECG in Lyme Carditis

<p>The ECG in Lyme Carditis</p> <p>Guest: Adrian Baranchuk, M.D. (<a href='https://twitter.com/adribaran'>@adribaran</a>)</p> <p>Hosts: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D. (<a href='https://twitter.com/anthonykashoumd'>@anthonykashoumd</a>)</p> <p>Joining us today to discuss ECG in Lyme Carditis is Adrian Baranchuk, M.D., professor of medicine at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.</p> <p>Specific topics discussed:</p> <ul><li>What is the role of the ECG in the diagnosis of Lyme carditis?</li> <li>Once suspected, what would you suggest doing to monitor heart rate?</li> <li>Any role for subsequent ECGs?</li> <li>If not treated, what could happen to a patient with first degree AV block?</li> <li>Do all patients with Lyme carditis need a pacemaker?</li> <li>How do you follow treated patients with Lyme carditis? What is the role of the ECG?</li> </ul> <p>Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at <a href='https://cveducation.mayo.edu'>https://cveducation.mayo.edu</a> or on Twitter <a href='https://www.twitter.com/mayocliniccv'>@MayoClinicCV</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/MayoCVservices'>@MayoCVservices</a>.</p> <p>Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/MayoCVservices'>MayoCVservices</a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/mayo-clinic-cardiovascular-services'>Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Services</a></p> <p>NEW Cardiovascular Education App: The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in <a href='https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mayo-clinic-cardiovascular-cme/id1578924841'>Apple</a> or <a href='https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mayoclinic.cvcme'>Google</a> stores today!</p> <p>No CME credit offered for this episode.</p> <p>Podcast episode transcript found <a href='https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ivqww4/ECG_Episode_16_T