Diagnosis of carotid sinus hypersensitivity in older adults: carotid sinus massage in the upright position is essential

OBJECTIVE—To assess the diagnostic value of supine and upright carotid sinus massage in elderly patients.
DESIGN—Prospective controlled cohort study.
SETTING—Three inner city accident and emergency departments and a dedicated syncope facility.
PATIENTS—1375 consecutive patients aged > 55 years pr...

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Main Authors: Parry, S, Richardson, D, O'Shea, D, Sen, B, Kenny, R
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: 2000
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Cardiovascular Medicine
Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1729247/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10618329
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1136/heart.83.1.22
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