Czermak–Hering test

The Czermak–Hering test is a vagal maneuver consisting of the application of external digital pressure to the carotid sinus.[1] The test is performed at the patient's bedside by imposing moderate pressure with the fingers, repeatedly massaging the left or the right carotid arteries.

Czermak–Hering test
Purposetest for autonomic nervous function

Effects

The Czermak–Hering test is a test for autonomic nervous function (vasovagal response), exerting:[2]

Physiology

Johann Nepomuk Czermak stated that mechanical compression of the carotid artery due to the carotid sinus reflex initiates a stimulus of the heart inhibitory branches of the vagus nerve.[3]

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See also
  • Carotid sinus massage

References
  1. Takino, Masuichi; Takino, Yoshitada; Sugahara, Kunikazu (March 1964). "Apparatus and method for measurement of digital pressure applied to carotid sinus for causing carotid sinus syndrome". Acta Neurovegetativa. 26 (1): 93–103. doi:10.1007/BF01227300. PMID 14134393.
  2. Miyazaki, M. (1 February 1981). "Circulatory response in Aschner and Czermak-Hering tests, with special reference to cerebral circulation". Angiology. 32 (2): 106–112. doi:10.1177/000331978103200202. PMID 7212384.
  3. McCrory, P; Engel, RC; Zhang, YP (1 June 2006). Unterharnscheidt, Friedrich; Unterharnscheidt, Julia Taylor (eds.). "Boxing: medical aspects". British Journal of Sports Medicine. 40 (6): 561. doi:10.1136/bjsm.2005.025452. PMC 2465121.
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