THE CARDIAC PARADOX OF LOSING WEIGHT: A REVIEW OF ROEMHELD GASTROCARDIAC SYNDROME


Ana-Lucia BLENDEA1, Samson GUENNE2, Alin CIOBICA3, Ioan GOTCA4, Ionuț RAȚA5, Andreea GHERASIM6

Abstract. This review highlights an uncommon yet reversible cause of reflex syncope that prevented an unnecessary pacemaker implantation. We present a rare instance of gastrocardiac syndrome, a frequently overlooked condition that links gastrointestinal disturbances with cardiac symptoms. This review underscores the importance of identifying modifiable causes of syncope before resorting to invasive treatments.

Keywords: gastrocardiac syndrome, bradycardia, vagal response, syncope, intragastric balloon

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DOI         10.56082/annalsarscibio.2025.1.203

 

1Student at Nutrition and Dietetics, UMF Iasi, University of Medicine and Pharmacy

2Laboratory of Applied Biochemistry and Chemistry, University Joseph KI-ZERBO, 03

BP 7021 Ouagadougou 03, Burkina Faso

3Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Faculty of Biology, Iasi, Romania, Romanian Academy of Sciences

4Doctor of Medicine, CSM Iasi, Socola Psychiatry Institute

5Student at Nutrition and Dietetics, UMF Iasi, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Gr. T. Popa, 700115, Iasi, Romania

6Internal Medicine II Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania

 


PUBLISHED in Annals Academy of Romanian Scientists Series on Biological SciencesVolume 14 no 1, 2025