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What are the expected results of a cartoid sinus massage?
Carotid sinus massage will slow the heart rate during episodes of atrial flutter, fibrillation, and some tachycardias. It has been known to stop the arrhythmia completely.
Why must the physician be certain that there is no blockage in the cartoid artery before proceeding with a cartoid sinus massage?
The physician must be sure there is no evidence of blockage in the carotid artery before performing the procedure. Massage in a blocked area might cause a clot to break loose and cause a stroke.
What relief does a cartoid sinus massage bring to angina pectoris?
If the procedure is being done to help diagnose angina pectoris, massaging the carotid sinus may make the discomfort go away.
What results from a cartoid sinus massage?
Rubbing the carotid sinus stimulates an area in the artery wall that contains nerve endings. These nerves respond to changes in blood pressure and are capable of slowing the heart rate.
What approach is taken in massaging each side of the neck in a cartoid sinus massage?
After massaging one side of the neck, the massage will be repeated on the other side. Both sides of the neck are never massaged at the same time.
How does a doctor conduct a cartoid sinus massage?
While watching an electrocardiogram monitor, the doctor will gently touch the carotid sinus. If there is no change in the heart rate on the monitor, the pressure is applied more firmly with a gentle rotating motion.
What are the benefits of a cartoid sinus massage?
The response to this simple procedure often slows a rapid heart rate (for example, atrial flutter or atrial tachycardia) and can provide important diagnostic information to the physician.
What reading material is available on cartoid sinus massage?
McGood, Michael D., editor. Mayo Clinic Heart Book: The Ultimate Guide to Heart Health. New York: William Morrow and Co., Inc., 1993.
What aftercare is associated with skull x rays?
There is no aftercare required following skull or sinus x-ray procedures.
How must the patient prepare for a cartoid sinus masssage?
The patient will be asked to lie down, with the neck fully extended and the head turned away from the side being massaged.
What is a carotid sinus massage?
A carotid sinus massage is a technique used to stimulate the carotid sinus in the neck to slow down the heart rate. This can be helpful in situations such as superventricular tachycardia or to check for hypersensitivity of the carotid sinus reflex. It should only be done by healthcare professionals due to the risk of causing harm.
What is a carotid sinus?
Carotid sinus massage involves rubbing the large part of the arterial wall at the point where the common carotid artery, located in the neck, divides into its two main branches.
