title: Carotid sinus syndrome and embolization procedures.
abstract: Two patients developed carotid sinus syndrome following embolization procedures. One patient had undergone balloon occlusion of the internal carotid artery; in the other patient, embolization of a carotid body tumor had been performed. The method of diagnosis as well as the etiology and treatment are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle 98195.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Eskridge
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Harris
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Finch
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Alotis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D020212:Carotid Artery Injuries; D002345:Carotid Body Tumor / Q000628:therapy*; D002346:Carotid Sinus / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013577:Syndrome