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Clinical features

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Patients with carotid sinus syndrome complain that syncope occurs in association with:

  • movements of the head, especially if wearing a tight collar
  • prolonged upright posture
  • heavy meals
  • micturition, defecation or coughing

Reference

  1. Wu TC. What is the Real Clinical Significance of Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity in Clinical Practice? A Dilemma Still Waiting for Answers. Arq Bras Cardiol. 2020 Feb;114(2):254-255

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