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stokes-adams syndrome

/ˈstəʊks ˈædəmz ˈsɪndrəʊm/

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/ˈstəʊks ˈædəmz ˈsɪndrəʊm/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся внезапными временными эпизодами обморока или предобморочного состояния из-за временного прекращения притока крови к мозгу, обычно вызванного нарушением сердечного ритма.

A medical condition characterized by sudden temporary episodes of fainting or near-fainting due to a transient interruption of blood flow to the brain, typically caused by a heart rhythm disorder.

  1. Medical conditionC2formal

    A sudden temporary loss of consciousness due to a sudden drop in heart rate or cardiac arrest, often caused by a heart block.

    ruМедицинское состояние

    • The patient was diagnosed with Stokes-Adams syndrome after fainting unexpectedly.
    • Doctors monitored him closely for signs of Stokes-Adams syndrome.
    • Treatment for Stokes-Adams syndrome often involves a pacemaker.