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The inter-relationship between cardiovascular function and gastro-intestinal disease

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The American Journal of Digestive Diseases

Summary

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    The literature of cardiac and gastro-intestinal relationships is reviewed and illustrative cases presented.

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    The effect of reflex vagotonia on the coronary circulation is emphasized. Other methods of how the gastro-intestinal system may adversely affect the cardiovascular system are discussed.

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    Gastro-intestinal disease may mimic cardiac disease.

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    Correction of disease within the abdomen often serves to decrease cardiac load and improve circulatory function.

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    Edward Suckle & George K. Wharton

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    Edward Suckle & George K. Wharton

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Suckle, E., Wharton, G.K. The inter-relationship between cardiovascular function and gastro-intestinal disease. Amer. Jour. Dig. Dis. 18, 261–269 (1951). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02896446

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