Carotid Sinus Removal

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rman
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06/22/06 - 05:04 PM

Anyone know what happens when the carotid sinus is damaged/removed?

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06/22/06 - 06:51 PM

Increase in sympathetic output, leading to tachyarrhymia and hypertension

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