Key result
Surgical repair of symptomatic hiatal hernia abolished recurrent episodes of atrial fibrillation in five patients.
Why the study?
Does surgical repair of symptomatic hiatal hernia prevent recurrent atrial fibrillation in patients with both conditions?
Case Report (n=5)
Does surgical repair of symptomatic hiatal hernia prevent recurrent atrial fibrillation in patients with both conditions?
Surgical repair of symptomatic hiatal hernia may abolish recurrent atrial fibrillation in patients suffering from both conditions.
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May suggest hiatal hernia as reversible AF trigger in select cases; leaves open need for controlled trials before practice change.
Meeting Abstracts1 May 1971Atrial Fibrillation Due to Hiatal Hernia.M. Leo Hughes Jr., M.D., F.A.C.P., Lucius D. Hill, M.D.M. Leo Hughes Jr., M.D., F.A.C.P.Search for more papers by this author, Lucius D. Hill, M.D.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-74-5-834_5 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptRecurrent episodes of atrial fibrillation occuring in five patients for 2 or more years were abolished by surgical repair of symptomatic hiatal hernia. The radiographically demonstrated hiatal hernia had been refractory to medical management for 1 or more years. Free or induced gastric acid reflux was demonstrated by gastroesophageal pH and pressure studies, and esophagitis was seen on esophagoscopy. Selective coronary arteriograms were normal. Blood pressure determinations, chest X rays, thyroid studies, and electrocardiograms (without the arrhythmia) were normal.A characteristic history was episodes of epigastric fullness and acid regurgitation followed by the onset of rapid atrial fibrillation with a... This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Seattle, Wash. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited ByFurther Assessment of Atrial Fibrillation as a Risk Factor for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Multicenter Questionnaire SurveyGastroesophageal Reflux Disease – Another Risk Factor for Atrial Fibrillation?Treatment of the Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome with Permanent Demand Pacing 1 May 1971Volume 74, Issue 5Page: 834-835KeywordsAtrial fibrillationBlood pressureElectrocardiographyGastroenterology and hepatologyGastroesophageal reflux diseaseHerniaStable coronary artery diseaseSurgical repairThoraxThyroid Issue Published: 1 May 1971 PDF DownloadLoading ...
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Michelle Hughes (1971) conducted a case report in Atrial fibrillation and symptomatic hiatal hernia (n=5). Surgical repair of hiatal hernia was evaluated on Recurrent episodes of atrial fibrillation. Surgical repair of symptomatic hiatal hernia abolished recurrent episodes of atrial fibrillation in five patients.
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