Cases of Swallow Syncope Induced by the Activation of Mechanorecepters in the Lower Esophagus
Ki Hoon Kang, Wook Hyun Cho, Myung Chan Kim, Hee Jong Chang, Jae Il Chung, Dong Jun Won
Korean J Intern Med. 2005;20(1):68-71. Published online March 31, 2005
Swallowing is a rare cause of neurally mediated syncope. The mechanism of swallow syncope that contributes to hypotension, bradycardia, or to both is complex. A 59-year-old man had experienced a recurrent loss of consciousness during swallowing of carbonated beverages or sticky foods. Another 59-..
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