Swallowing-induced atrioventricular block

South Med J. 1991 Oct;84(10):1274-5. doi: 10.1097/00007611-199110000-00028.

Abstract

One of the rare causes of syncope is "swallowing syncope," or "deglutition syncope." We have reported a case of atrioventricular block induced by swallowing.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Atropine / therapeutic use
  • Deglutition*
  • Heart Block / drug therapy
  • Heart Block / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • Atropine