Abstract
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common comorbidity of
gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). Since the distal esophagus and
heart share a common afferent vagal supply, the delivery of
radiofrequency in the distal esophagus can stimulate the coronary artery
and induce acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in a patient with CAD.
Key words: coronary artery disease; acute myocardial
infarction; gastroesophageal reflux disease; radiofrequency therapy.