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Reversible complete heart block in ANCA-associated vasculitis

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We thank Philipp Hahn for his work on vasculitis.

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  1. Klinik und Poliklinik für Innere Medizin II, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany

    Wibke Reinhard, Andreas Luchner, Guenter Riegger & Sabine Fredersdorf

  2. Neurologische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany

    Bernd Kallmuenzer

  3. Augenklinik, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany

    Antonio Bergua

  4. Klinik und Poliklinik für Innere Medizin I, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany

    Martin Fleck

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Reinhard, W., Kallmuenzer, B., Bergua, A. et al. Reversible complete heart block in ANCA-associated vasculitis. Clin Res Cardiol 100, 93–95 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00392-010-0234-7

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