Named the Valsalva maneuver, after the 17th century Italian anatomist who described it, the trick is the same used by air travelers and skin divers to clear their ears on descent. It also has much ...

Recently, we encountered 5 patients with angina pectoris who discovered that they were able to terminate . . . From the Cardiology Service, New England Medical Center Hospitals, and the ...

2. Use the Valsalva maneuver. You've probably used the Valsalva maneuver in the past, even if you don't know it by name. This ...

This suggests that some of our power may come from something called the Valsalva maneuver, in which you put pressure on your lungs but close your throat. (Think about the act of pushing during a ...

Heart palpitations without other symptoms may be related to anxiety or too much caffeine. If you’re unsure, read on to learn ...

Alcohol affects many organs and systems in your body. This includes your cardiovascular system—a network of organs, including ...

other focal neurological signs or symptoms An exception to this rule should be made in the diagnosis of trigeminal autonomic headaches and headaches that are aggravated by exertion or a Valsalva ...

fluctuating mass was seen in the left sternoclavicular fold (Figure 1), which promptly disappeared on compression and enlarged considerably on Valsalva maneuver. Duplex ultrasonography revealed ...

The Heimlich maneuver is a lifesaving method you can do on someone who is choking, or on yourself if you’re choking and alone. It's also called abdominal thrusts. Because babies can’t signal ...