Carotid Sinus Syndrome And Hypersensitivity – A Frequent Cause of Syncope

Abstract

The autonomic nervous system, the body's control system, maintains bodily functions, heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, and many others. The carotid sinus syndrome is an exaggerated response to stimulation of carotid sinus baro-receptor and it is described as an autonomic nervous system disease. The history of the condition in the context of its contemporary understanding is reviewed in this article and recommendations are made in how we view pacing in the context of this intriguingly opaque condition.