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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

## Overview

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Stimulation of vagal tone by maneuvers on physical examination can improve diagnostic acumen and can treat (terminate) some arrhythmias.

## Maneuvers

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* Carotid sinus massage
* Valsalva maneuver
* Dive reflex

## Diagnostic Uses

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* Increase early repolarization on the EKG
* Change the intensity of heart murmurs

## Therapeutic Uses

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* Break or terminate arrhythmias that involve the AV node such as AVNRT.
* Slow some rhythms down

## References

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