Carotid sinus syndrome and embolization procedures.
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.
Eskridge
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Department of Neurosurgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle 98195.
Harris
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Finch
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Alotis
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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