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Can heart rate increase by pressing on the vagus nerve and/or carotid artery?
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No: Pressing on the vagus nerve or doing a carotid massage usually induces a vagal response which by definition translates to a slowing of the heart rate, not increasing it.
Answered 1/20/2014
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No: Vagal stimulation should decrease heart rate.
Answered 4/7/2013
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