Prevalence and One-year Outcome of Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity in Unexplained Syncope: A Prospective Cohort Study from South India.

CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, the prevalence of CSH in patients above 50 yrs with unexplained syncope was high in our population. Patients with CSH and baseline symptoms developed recurrent syncope during follow up. Carotid sinus massage should be a part of routine examination protocol for unexplained syncope. PMID: 31000176 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Indian Heart J - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Indian Heart J Source Type: research