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
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 Sciences, Volume 14 no 1, 2025