Esophageal spasm associated with apnea and bradycardia in an infant

J. P. Fontán; G. P. Heldt; M. B. Heyman; M. S. Marin; W. H. Tooley

Esophageal spasm associated with apnea and bradycardia in an infant

J. P. Fontán, G. P. Heldt, M. B. Heyman, M. S. Marin, W. H. Tooley

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Abstract

A newborn infant was found to have diffuse esophageal spasm in association with apnea and bradycardia. This association has not been physiologically documented before. The infant's condition improved after the administration of glycopyrrolate, an anticholinergic agent. It is speculated that the association of esophageal spasm and bradycardia may be mediated by the vagus.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	52-55
Number of pages	4
Journal	Pediatrics
Volume	73
Issue number	1
State	Published - 1984

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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