Case Report: Premature Ventricular Beats-Induced Chronic Cough and Cough Syncope.

Yue Hu,Wen Hua,Huaqiong Huang,Na Li

doi:10.3389/fmed.2021.641948

Abstract

Background: Chronic cough is a common complaint that in rare cases can be caused by premature ventricular beats (PVCs).Materials and Methods: In this report, we present the case of a healthy 44-year-old female who presented persistent cough and cough syncope that was attributed to PVCs.Results: The cough disappeared after radiofrequency ablation, and no recurrence of arrhythmia or cough was observed.Conclusion: PVCs should be considered a probable cause of chronic cough and cough syncope in differential diagnosis.

Highlights

Chronic cough, which is defined as a cough lasting for more than 8 weeks, is the most common symptom that accompanies a diverse range of respiratory diseases, non-respiratory conditions, and rarer conditions [1, 2]
Materials and Methods: In this report, we present the case of a healthy 44-year-old female who presented persistent cough and cough syncope that was attributed to premature ventricular beats (PVCs)
PVCs should be considered a probable cause of chronic cough and cough syncope in differential diagnosis

Summary

INTRODUCTION

Chronic cough, which is defined as a cough lasting for more than 8 weeks, is the most common symptom that accompanies a diverse range of respiratory diseases, non-respiratory conditions, and rarer conditions [1, 2]. Various causes of chronic cough have been found, including upper airway cough syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)/laryngopharyngeal reflux disease, asthma, and non-asthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis (NAEB); almost 7% of all chronic coughs are unexplained [3,4,5] This case report describes a patient with premature ventricular beats (PVCs) presenting with chronic cough and cough syncope. The chest film and spirometry test were almost normal; 4 months prior, the cough returned and the patient suffered from cough-related syncope for 3 h. She denied chest pain, chest distress, shortness of breath, heartburn, or acid regurgitation. Cough disappeared after radiofrequency ablation, and no recurrence of arrhythmia or cough was observed (Figure 5)

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