Carotid sinus syndrome.
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.
Mallet
Mark
M
Medical Assessment Unit, Royal United Hospital, Bath BA1 3NG.
D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control; D003704:Dementia / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008405:Massage / Q000379:methods; D013575:Syncope / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy