Spectrum and progression of conduction abnormalities in infants born to mothers with anti-SSA/Ro-SSB/La antibodies
Askanase A, Friedman D, Copel J, Dische M, Dubin A, Starc T, Katholi M, Buyon J. Spectrum and progression of conduction abnormalities in infants born to mothers with anti-SSA/Ro-SSB/La antibodies. Lupus 2002, 11: 145-151. PMID: 11999879, DOI: 10.1191/0961203302lu173oa.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSSA/Ro-SSB/La antibodiesThird-degree blockCongenital heart blockLa antibodiesSecond-degree blockConduction abnormalitiesDegree blockNeonatal lupusHeart blockAV blockAtrial rateAV nodeAntibody-mediated inflammationMean atrial rateAdvanced AV blockTime of surgeryFirst-degree blockSpectrum of arrhythmiasNormal sinus rhythmAge 10 yearsIncomplete AV blockCardiac manifestationsNodal involvementSinus bradycardiaSubsequent fibrosis