| Carotid sinus syndrome. | |
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PMID: 23217692 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Carotid sinus hypersensitivity was first reported more than 200 years ago. Nevertheless, a complete understanding of this relatively common clinical finding in older patients has proven elusive. There is evidence to support an association between symptoms, particularly syncope, and a hypersensitive response to carotid sinus massage. However, the clinical implication of a high prevalence in asymptomatic healthy older persons is not known. A central degenerative process likely underlies the pathophysiology, but this is as yet unproven. Although selected patients have had symptom improvement with treatment, particularly permanent pacing, there is a dearth of randomized controlled trial data to guide management. |
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Colette Seifer |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Cardiology clinics Volume: 31 ISSN: 1558-2264 ISO Abbreviation: Cardiol Clin Publication Date: 2013 Feb |
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Created Date: 2012-12-10 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8300331 Medline TA: Cardiol Clin Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 111-21 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Arrhythmia Service, Section of Cardiology, St. Boniface Hospital, The University of Manitoba, Y3006, 401 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H 2A6, Canada. Electronic address: cmseifer@sbgh.mb.ca. |
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