Abstract
Carotid sinus syndrome is a well-recognized cause of unexplained syncope in older patients, and may lead to significant morbidity due to trauma from falls. Dual chamber pacing has been shown to be effective in relieving symptoms due to bradycardia, but not due to vasodepressor response. We report an 84-year-old man with recurrent syncope due to carotid sinus hypersensitivity. He was treated only with a serotonin re-uptake. He has remained symptom-free for the past year.
| Translated title of the contribution | Serotonin re-uptake inhibitors as primary therapy for carotid sinus hypersensitivity |
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| Original language | Hebrew |
| Pages (from-to) | 505-506 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | הרפואה |
| Volume | 135 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| State | Published - 1 Dec 1998 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine (all)