Carotid sinus syndrome

Hosp Med. 2003 Feb;64(2):92-5. doi: 10.12968/hosp.2003.64.2.1829.

Abstract

This article reviews the recent literature about carotid sinus syndrome. It looks principally at the various ways in which it may present, the limited knowledge of its pathophysiology, and the role of carotid sinus massage in the investigation of carotid sinus syndrome.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls / prevention & control
  • Dementia / etiology
  • Humans
  • Massage / methods
  • Syncope* / diagnosis
  • Syncope* / etiology
  • Syncope* / therapy