Abstract
Carotid sinus syndrome is a frequent cause of syncope, especially in the elderly. The initial evaluation for this condition consists of a patient history, physical examination, standard electrocardiogram (ECG) and systemic blood pressure measurement in the supine and upright positions. If the origin of syncope remains uncertain, carotid sinus massage (CSM) together with the tilt test becomes the method of choice to unmask neuromediated syncopes.
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Maggi, R., Brignole, M. (2007). Performing Carotid Sinus Massage. In: Gulizia, M.M. (eds) Current News in Cardiology. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-0636-2_20
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