Management of high-degree atrioventricular block in the setting of cardiac sarcoidosis: A therapeutic controversy

Management of high-degree atrioventricular block in the setting of cardiac sarcoidosis: A therapeutic controversy

Authors

  • Kenan Yalta trakya university
  • Muhammet Gurdogan

Keywords:

cardiac sarcoidosis, atrioventricular block, management

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19-12-2022

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Yalta K, Gurdogan M. Management of high-degree atrioventricular block in the setting of cardiac sarcoidosis: A therapeutic controversy . Sarcoidosis Vasc Diffuse Lung Dis [Internet]. 2022 Dec. 19 [cited 2025 Apr. 30];39(4):e2022036. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/sarcoidosis/article/view/13721