About The Medical Condition Carotid Sinus
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Carotid Sinus
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Carotid Sinus?
The dilated portion of the common carotid artery at its bifurcation into external and internal carotids. It contains baroreceptors which, when stimulated, cause slowing of the heart, vasodilatation, and a fall in blood pressure.
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