Reversible hypertension associated with complete heart block in a 6-year-old boy

Abstract

We herein report a case of a 6-year-old boy with hypertension and complete heart block with a unique outcome. The patient was treated with an epicardial pacemaker followed by complete and sustained resolution of his hypertension with no further need for the previously prescribed antihypertensive medication.

Keywords

• complete heart block
• pacemaker
• pediatric hypertension