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Carotid Sinus Syncope
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Carotid Sinus Syncope
, Cardioinhibitory Syncope, Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity
See Also
Syncope
Syncope
Causes
Vasovagal Syncope
Epidemiology
Most often occurs in patients over age 60 years
Category
Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity
Symptoms
Provocative maneuvers
Head turning
Tight shirt collar
Valsalva Maneuver
Shaving
Signs
Electrophysiologic evaluation normal
Carotid Sinus Massage
results in one of three findings
Three second sinus pause
Sinus Bradycardia
Atrioventricular Block
Hypotension
without
Bradycardia
Syncope
with normal pulse and
Blood Pressure
Differential Diagnosis
See
Syncope
Causes
Vasodepressor Syncope
Management
Dual chamber cardiac
Pacemaker
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