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Vagal stimulation (carotid sinus massage) should lower AV conduction and will then clearly show the fast atrial rhythm dissociating from the ventricular rhythm (AV dissociation due to AV block). Atrial tachycardias may be treated with antiarrhythmic drugs or ablation. | Vagal stimulation (carotid sinus massage) should lower AV conduction and will then clearly show the fast atrial rhythm dissociating from the ventricular rhythm (AV dissociation due to AV block). Atrial tachycardias may be treated with antiarrhythmic drugs or ablation. | ||