Vagal maneuver
A vagal maneuver is an action used to slow down the heart rate by stimulating the vagus nerve.[1]
Examples include:
- Czermak-Hering test
- Oculocardiac reflex of Aschner-Dagnini
- Valsalva maneuver
- Mammalian diving reflex
References
- ↑ "Vagal Maneuvers for a Fast Heart Rate". WebMD. 12 March 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2015.
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