Saudi Journal of Medicine (SJM)
Volume-9 | Issue-02 | 68-72
Case Report
Acromegaly, an Exceptional Cause of High-Grade Heart Blocks
A. Maliki Alaoui, H. El Jadi, M. H. Cherradi, I. Meziane, Z. Lahlafi
Published : Feb. 27, 2024
Abstract
Acromegaly is a rare disorder resulting from the excessive secretion of growth hormone (GH) and causing a specific form of cardiomyopathy. Until now, it has been widely recognized that individuals with acromegaly face an elevated risk of arrhythmias. However, high-grade atrioventricular blocks are a very rare complication of acromegaly. We report the clinical observation of a 75 years old acromegalic male presenting with high-grade atrioventricular block requiring permanent stimulation with a pacemaker.