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Posture-dependent chronotropic effect of carotid sinus massage
Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE
|September 1, 1987
Summary
Hypertension involves cardioinhibitory and vasodepressor responses. An abnormal cardioinhibitory response to carotid sinus massage was observed in a patient only when in the sitting position, not the supine position.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Hypertension Research
Background:
- The hypertensive carotid sinus exhibits cardioinhibitory and vasodepressor components.
- Carotid sinus massage is used to evaluate these responses, typically in a supine position.