2002
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
1995
In Utero identification and therapy of congenital heart block
Buyon J, Waltuck J, Kleinman C, Copel J. In Utero identification and therapy of congenital heart block. Lupus 1995, 4: 116-121. PMID: 7795614, DOI: 10.1177/096120339500400207.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCongenital heart blockWeeks of gestationHeart blockFluorinated steroidsDegree blockEarly third trimesterSecond-degree blockThird-degree blockDegree of blockDisease activityChart reviewPericardial effusionPrimary physicianThird trimesterSinus rhythmUtero identificationGestational periodPrenatal therapyFetal vulnerabilityPregnancyTiming of identificationTherapyMid secondWeeksPrednisone