The Valsalva maneuver is a breathing technique that can be used to help diagnose a problem with the autonomic nervous system (ANS). It can also be used to help restore a normal heart rate if your ...

The Valsalva maneuver is a particular way of breathing that increases pressure in the chest. It causes various effects in the body, including changes in the heart rate and blood pressure. The ...

We've all been there: it's been two hours since your flight landed, and your ears still haven't popped. The discomfort of "airplane ear"—called "ear barotrauma" in the medical world—can put a damper ...

ACCORDING to Templeton and Kredel, 1 "The ericopharyngeus muscle is a true sphincter which can be easily demonstrated at Roentgenologic examination. When the Valsalva test is performed, the ...

FORCEFUL expiration against the closed glottis is commonly known as the "Valsalva experiment." The detailed report of Weber contrasts with the absence of documentation linking Valsalva with the ...

There are various things a person can try to pop their ears. These include yawning, swallowing, and chewing gum. Ear barotrauma is the medical term for the sensation of the ears feeling full or ...

Two investigations have been carried out. The first studied the effects of autonomic blockade on the cardiovascular response to a step test, a 50% maximum isometric grip test and a Valsalva manoeuvre: ...

EXETER, UK — Patients with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) treated with a modified Valsalva maneuver are nearly four times more likely to return to normal sinus rhythm than individuals treated with ...