Data di Pubblicazione:
2009
Citazione:
When water hurts / F. Casella, A. Diana, M. Bulgheroni, M. Solbiati, E. Ceriani, F. Pentimali, A. Sagone, N. Montano. - In: PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY. - ISSN 0147-8389. - 32:11(2009 Nov), pp. e25-e27.
Abstract:
Deglutition syncope refers to an uncommon cause of neurally mediated syncope induced by swallowing. We briefly review a case of a 66-year-old man who experienced recurrent syncope episodes during ingestion of beverages, mainly water. Our investigations documented several short asymptomatic episodes of asystole and one prolonged complete atrioventricular block of around 15 seconds associated with the syncopal events, during swallowing. Barium x-ray and manometry evaluations revealed only a nonspecific esophageal dysmotility. An underlying sick-sinus syndrome was found on electrophysiologic study. A DDD pacemaker implantation was performed leading to total disappearance of patient's symptoms.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Asystole; Esophageal dysmotility; Syncope; Vaso vagal reflex; Aged; Atrioventricular Block; Humans; Male; Syncope; Ventricular Dysfunction, Left; Pacemaker, Artificial; Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Elenco autori:
F. Casella, A. Diana, M. Bulgheroni, M. Solbiati, E. Ceriani, F. Pentimali, A. Sagone, N. Montano
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