Their hypersensitivity is the most common cause ... of the heart rate and precipitous drop in blood pressure. This is carotid sinus syndrome, readily diagnosed by gently massaging the carotid ...

Pacing reduces falls by 70% in patients with cardioinhibitory carotid sinus hypersensitivity. The prevalence of falls in other bradyarrhythmic disorders is not known. The purpose of the following ...