vagal maneuver

Introduction

Maneuvers to stimulate parasympathetic activity of the vagus nerve, including:

• carotid sinus massage
• Valsalva maneuver
  • cough

Indications

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

More general terms

• maneuver

More specific terms

• carotid sinus massage

Additional terms

• vagus nerve (CN X)