Vagal Maneuver

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Introduction 3 Indications 4 More General Terms 5 Additional Terms

More Specific Terms

• carotid sinus massage

Introduction

• Maneuvers to stimulate parasympathetic activity of the vagus nerve, including:
• carotid sinus massage
• Valsalva maneuver

Indications

• paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
• assessment of carotid sinus syndrome
• treatment of hiccups

More General Terms

• maneuver

Additional Terms

• vagus nerve (CN X)

vagal maneuver