Abstract
Carotid sinus massage, a technique involving digital pressure on the richly innervated
carotid sinus, is a time-honoured method for termination of supraventricular tachycardia
due to paroxysmal atrial tachycardia. Vagal nerve stimulation, a more recent technique,
employs pacemaker stimulation of the vagus as a treatment for refractory epilepsy.
This case report discusses the use of carotid sinus massage to abort seizure activity.
The patient used manual manipulation of the carotid sinus (similar to cardiology techniques)
to suppress seizures, achieving a therapeutic neurological outcome.
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Article Info
Publication History
Accepted:
March 18,
2013
Received:
January 13,
2008
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