Abstract
Swallow or deglutition syncope is a very unusual but treatable disorder. A 44-year-old male presented with multiple, recurrent episodes of complete atrioventricular block associated with swallowing. Over a 24-hour period, 92 episodes of complete atrioventricular block occurring with meals were recorded by Holter monitoring. Evaluation did not demonstrate any underlying esophageal or cardiac disease. A trial of anticholinergic medications was unsuccessful. The patient's symptoms resolved following placement of a demand cardiac pacemaker. This is a rare but potentially lethal disorder that can be successfully treated if recognized. Physicians should be alerted to symptoms of lightheadedness or syncope during meals.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 465-466 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Military Medicine |
| Volume | 154 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| State | Published - 1989 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Swallow syncope associated with complete atrioventricular block : A case report and review of the literature. / Elam, M. P.; Laird, J. R.; Johnson, S.; Stratton, J. R.
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T1 - Swallow syncope associated with complete atrioventricular block
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AU - Elam, M. P.
AU - Laird, J. R.
AU - Johnson, S.
AU - Stratton, J. R.
PY - 1989
Y1 - 1989
N2 - Swallow or deglutition syncope is a very unusual but treatable disorder. A 44-year-old male presented with multiple, recurrent episodes of complete atrioventricular block associated with swallowing. Over a 24-hour period, 92 episodes of complete atrioventricular block occurring with meals were recorded by Holter monitoring. Evaluation did not demonstrate any underlying esophageal or cardiac disease. A trial of anticholinergic medications was unsuccessful. The patient's symptoms resolved following placement of a demand cardiac pacemaker. This is a rare but potentially lethal disorder that can be successfully treated if recognized. Physicians should be alerted to symptoms of lightheadedness or syncope during meals.
AB - Swallow or deglutition syncope is a very unusual but treatable disorder. A 44-year-old male presented with multiple, recurrent episodes of complete atrioventricular block associated with swallowing. Over a 24-hour period, 92 episodes of complete atrioventricular block occurring with meals were recorded by Holter monitoring. Evaluation did not demonstrate any underlying esophageal or cardiac disease. A trial of anticholinergic medications was unsuccessful. The patient's symptoms resolved following placement of a demand cardiac pacemaker. This is a rare but potentially lethal disorder that can be successfully treated if recognized. Physicians should be alerted to symptoms of lightheadedness or syncope during meals.
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