Syncope Caused by Huge Hiatal Hernia
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-09-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A 84-year-old white female had a brief loss of consciousness while playing bridge.
A few minutes before the episode she had eaten pizza and significant amount of carbonated soft drinks.
After recovery, her friends noticed that she was alert, but pale and sweating.
Upon arrival at the emergency room, sitting blood pressure was 160/60 mmHg with a normal sinus rhythm.
A chest X-Ray was performed, which was essential to make the diagnosis.
The X-Ray showed a large retrocardiac opacity with air and liquid level compatible with a giant hiatus hernia.
After a copious snack the hiatal hernia compressed the left atrium, decreasing the left cardiac output, elucidating the mechanism of the syncopal episode.
In patients presenting with swallow syncope (particularly after a copious meal, validating the importance of a careful history), a chest X-Ray should be always be performed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vanerio, Gabriel. 2011. Syncope Caused by Huge Hiatal Hernia. Case Reports in Cardiology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-480802
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vanerio, Gabriel. Syncope Caused by Huge Hiatal Hernia. Case Reports in Cardiology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-480802
American Medical Association (AMA)
Vanerio, Gabriel. Syncope Caused by Huge Hiatal Hernia. Case Reports in Cardiology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-480802
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-480802