Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity–Induced Cardiac Arrest in a Young Patient During Anesthesia Induction: A Case Report

Carotid sinus hypersensitivity (CSH) is commonly associated with elderly patients and underlying cardiovascular conditions. We present a rare case of cardiac arrest in a young, healthy female, occurring immediately after a jaw thrust maneuver during mask ventilation, due to carotid sinus compression and subsequent vagal stimulation. This case highlights the need to consider CSH as a cause of sudden intraoperative cardiac arrest, even in young patients without risk factors.