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Carotid sinus hypersensitivity: an age-related phenomenon

Year: 2006

Type: editorial

Abstract: A study on patients aged 15–99 years underlines and better defines the known age dependency of carotid sinus hypersensitivity T he issue of the contribution of carotid sinus massage (CSM) to the diagnosis of syncope remains unsettled. When recurrent syncope falls, or both remain unexplained after a careful initial evaluation, including a detailed history, physical examination and standard electrocardiogram, the guidelines of the European Society of Cardiology recommend that a tilt test be conducted in young patients and CSM

Source: Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry

DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.2006.098442

Author: C Masson

Language: English

Topic: Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2082758297

Cites: 5

Cited by: 6

Related to: 10