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