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vagal maneuver
Maneuvers to stimulate parasympathetic activity of the vagus nerve, including:
1) carotid sinus massage
2) Valsalva maneuver
- cough
Indications:
1) paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
2) assessment of carotid sinus syndrome
3) treatment of hiccups
Related
vagus nerve (CN X)
Specific
carotid sinus massage
General
maneuver