Carotid sinus stimulation for the treatment of angina pectoris.
1970
D C Harrison
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D002346
Carotid Sinus
The dilated portion of the common carotid artery at its bifurcation into external and internal carotids. It contains baroreceptors which, when stimulated, cause slowing of the heart, vasodilatation, and a fall in blood pressure.
Sinus, Carotid
D004558
Electric Stimulation
Use of electric potential or currents to elicit biological responses.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000787
Angina Pectoris
The symptom of paroxysmal pain consequent to MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA usually of distinctive character, location and radiation. It is thought to be provoked by a transient stressful situation during which the oxygen requirements of the MYOCARDIUM exceed that supplied by the CORONARY CIRCULATION.