Carotid sinus hypersensitivity

Also known as: Carotid sinus syndrome

Exaggerated reflex bradycardia or hypotension after carotid sinus stimulation.

Medical specialty: Cardiology
Subspecialty: Cardiology / Autonomic cardiology
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected, more common; Female: affected; Children: no, older adults
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Baroreceptor hypersensitivity.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (4)

dizzinessfallspausessyncope with head turning

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