PHYSIOLOGY
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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Slows the heart rate
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Glossopharyngeal
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Vagus
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Accessory
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Hypoglossal
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Vagal maneuvers can slow down a supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) (fast heart rate) 20% to 40% of the time. However, if you have a fast heart rate again and again, your healthcare provider may prescribe medication for you and/or recommend other treatment, such as catheter ablation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Vagal nerve stimulation increases right ventricular contraction and relaxation and heart rate.
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