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Posture-Dependent Chronotropic Effect of Carotid Sinus Massage |
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| Authors: | MOGENS MØ LLER,HENRIK OXHØ J,HANS MICKLEY,KNUD NØ RREGAARD HANSEN |
| Affiliation: | Department of Cardiology, University Hospital, Odense, Denmark. |
| Abstract: | The hypertensive carotid sinus can be divided into cardioinhibitory (chronotropic) and vasodepressor components; the former can be evaluated by carotid sinus massage performed in the supine position. We present the case of a patient in whom the abnormal cardioinhibitory response could only be demonstrated while in the sitting position. |
| Keywords: | hypersensitive carotid sinus cardioinhibitory effect posture-dependent |