Carotid Sinus Hypersensibility: A Concept on the Way

• 作者: Alfonso Lagi
• 来源期刊: 临床医学国际期刊(英文)
• 学科: 医学
• 关键词: SYNCOPE AUTONOMIC Nervous System PACING PHYSIOLOGY
• 年，卷（期）: 2013,（1）
• 页码范围: 5-7
• 页数: 3页
• 分类号: R5

摘要

This review examines the pathogenesis of Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity (CSH) by describing the different hypotheses that exist in literature. One hypothesis is that CSH is not a disease of the heart but of the central and/or peripheral nerv- ous system where the heart is the victim. CSH is associated with cognitive disturbance, vasovagal syncope and ortho- static hypotension. Another hypothesis is that the CSH is considered a syndrome or a symptom associated with different diseases so as to require a diagnostic framework. This Hypothesis is the basis of frequent recurrences that are associated with the pacemaker implant therapy only.