Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity in Asymptomatic Older Persons
Publisher:
Archives of Internal MedicineDate published:
2 January, 2006Region:
Republic of Ireland Publication type:
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Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity in Asymptomatic Older Persons Carotid sinus hypersensitivity is the most commonly reported cause of falls and syncope in older persons. Recent guidelines recommend 5 to 10 seconds of carotid sinus massage in supine and upright positions with beat-to-beat monitoring. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of carotid sinus hypersensitivity in (1) an unselected community sample of older people and (2) a subsample with no history of syncope, dizziness, or falls using recently standardized diagnostic criteria.
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