Abstract |
In a clinical case of 2:1 sinoatrial block, carotid massage, paradoxically, released the sinoatrial block and doubled the manifest sinus rate. This resulted from a deceleration of the sinus discharge rate which allowed consecutive sinus impulses to traverse the sinoatrial junction.
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Authors | L Littmann, J Tenczer, R H Svenson |
Journal | Chest
(Chest)
Vol. 94
Issue 3
Pg. 650-2
(Sep 1988)
ISSN: 0012-3692 [Print] United States |
PMID | 3409756
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Aged
- Carotid Sinus
(physiopathology)
- Electrocardiography
- Female
- Heart Block
(therapy)
- Humans
- Massage
- Sinoatrial Block
(physiopathology, therapy)
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