Bouveret Syndrome (other)
Bouveret syndrome can refer to: *Bouveret-Hoffmann syndrome, or paroxysmal tachycardia *Bouveret's syndrome, or gastric outlet obstruction Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) is a medical condition where there is an obstruction at the level of the pylorus, which is the outlet of the stomach. Individuals with gastric outlet obstruction will often have recurrent vomiting of food that has ...

Paroxysmal Tachycardia
Paroxysmal tachycardia is a form of tachycardia which begins and ends in an acute (or paroxysmal) manner. It is also known as "Bouveret-Hoffmann syndrome". Cause The cause of this condition is not accurately known, though it is probably of nervous origin and can be aggravated by physical wear and tear. The symptoms are sometimes very alarming but it is not considered in itself dangerous. It has an increased risk of developing in WPW syndrome and LGL syndrome. Diagnosis Classification It can be divided by the origin: * supraventricular tachycardia * ventricular tachycardia Ventricular tachycardia (V-tach or VT) is a fast heart rate arising from the lower chambers of the heart. Although a few seconds of VT may not result in permanent problems, longer periods are dangerous; and multiple episodes over a short perio ... References Cardiac arrhythmia Symptoms and signs: Cardiac Syndromes affecting the heart {{circulatory-disease-stub ...
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