2010European Journal of EchocardiographyRequires access

A 37-year-old man with recurrent fainting: a short communication

Marina Leitman, Izhak Zyssman, Shalom Abuhatzera, Margarita Vasserman, C. Ben Baruh, Zvi Vered

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Abstract

The possible influence of the oesophageal diseases on the heart is well known. Deglutition syncope and pre-syncope have been described in relation to arrhythmias or mechanical problems. We report here a case of recurrent pre-syncope in a patient after gastric banding.

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The possible influence of the oesophageal diseases on the heart is well known. Deglutition syncope and pre-syncope have been described in relation to arrhythmias or mechanical problems. We report here a case of recurrent pre-syncope in a patient after gastric banding.

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The possible influence of the oesophageal diseases on the heart is well known. Deglutition syncope and pre-syncope have been described in relation to arrhythmias or mechanical problems. We report here a case of recurrent pre-syncope in a patient after gastric banding.

Key concepts: Medicine, Fainting, Syncope (phonology), Swallowing, Cardiology, Internal medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery

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