Deglutition syncope associated with ventricular asystole in a patient with permanent atrial fibrillation

Deglutition syncope is a situational syncope that is diagnosed only by a detailed history. We report deglutition syncope in a 62-year-old man, who had permanent atrial fibrillation. The patient had no structural or functional abnormalities of the esophagus. During syncopal attacks, his electrocardio...

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Published in:Korean circulation journal 2010, 40(2), , pp.99-101
Main Authors: Lee, Ga Yeon, Chang, Bok Soon, Song, Jae-Uk, Ok, Chang Soo, Sohn, Seo-Young, Jo, Hyun Chul, Noh, Hye-Jin, Choi, Soo Hee, Kim, Jun Hyung, Kim, June Soo
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Language:English
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Summary:Deglutition syncope is a situational syncope that is diagnosed only by a detailed history. We report deglutition syncope in a 62-year-old man, who had permanent atrial fibrillation. The patient had no structural or functional abnormalities of the esophagus. During syncopal attacks, his electrocardiography showed ventricular asystole that was sustained for 12 seconds. The patient was successfully treated by implantation of a permanent pacemaker.
ISSN:1738-5520
1738-5555
DOI:10.4070/kcj.2010.40.2.99