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A case of area postrema syndrome associated with sick sinus syndrome in an elderly patient with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder: Case report
Author(s) -
Komaki Ryouhei,
Chihara Norio,
Hara Atsushi,
Fujisawa Satoshi,
Muramae Naokazu,
Nakasone Kazutaka,
Ueda Takehiro,
Sekiguchi Kenji,
Matsumoto Riki
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
neurology and clinical neuroscience
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.125
0ISSN - 2049-4173
DOI - 10.1111/ncn3.12380
Subject(s) - medicine , area postrema , neuromyelitis optica , sss* , sick sinus syndrome , spectrum disorder , pediatrics , hiccups , diabetes mellitus , cardiology , surgery , multiple sclerosis , psychiatry , endocrinology , receptor
We described an elderly man with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) causing sick sinus syndrome (SSS) following intractable hiccups caused by area postrema syndrome (APS). He had multiple cardiovascular risk factors including coronary angina, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and smoking history. His SSS resolved following the disappearance of the hiccups. Clinicians should be aware that severe bradyarrhythmia could be associated with APS, especially in NMOSD patients.