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Are the heart regularities caused by lyme disease fatal?

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LYME DISEASE: Lyme disease can cause serious heart irregularities including complete heart block which can be fatal if not treated properly.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 3/4/2014

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Generally not: In very rare cases, one could pass out and require a pacemaker. I personally have never seen that needed.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 9/25/2012

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