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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Cardiologists and gastroenterologists frequently observe overlapping symptoms and functional issues.
  • The term "linked angina" was introduced in 1962, describing chest pain linked to gastrointestinal conditions.
  • Historical experiments showed bile duct pressure increases could trigger chest pain in ischemic heart disease patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential link between gastroesophageal disorders and cardiac conditions.
  • To investigate the role of cardioesophageal reflex in linked angina.
  • To propose early management of gastrointestinal issues for cardiac patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on cardioesophageal interactions.
  • Analysis of reported cases linking dysphagia to ventricular arrhythmia.
  • Examination of studies on gastroesophageal reflux disease and atrial fibrillation.

Main Results:

  • Dysphagia is associated with ventricular arrhythmia, suggesting cardioesophageal reflex involvement.
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and atrial fibrillation may be linked due to anatomical proximity.
  • Prolonged GERD and coronary spasm increase the risk of linked angina and myocardial infarction.

Conclusions:

  • Cardioesophageal reflex is a likely mediator of linked angina.
  • Treating gastroesophageal disorders early in patients with coronary artery disease may reduce cardiac burden.
  • This approach can alleviate associated ischemic and arrhythmic complications.