adams-stokes syndrome

noun

Meaning

A sudden loss of consciousness caused by a transient heart block that interrupts the heart's rhythm and blood supply to the brain.

Examples

The elderly patient was diagnosed with Adams-Stokes syndrome after experiencing repeated fainting spells.
Doctors monitored his heart rhythm closely to prevent another episode of Adams-Stokes syndrome.

Synonyms: syncope, heart block, fainting spell

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adams-stokes syndrome

noun

Pronunciation: ˈædəmz stoʊks ˈsɪndroʊm

Definition

A sudden loss of consciousness caused by a transient heart block that interrupts the heart's rhythm and blood supply to the brain.

Examples

The elderly patient was diagnosed with Adams-Stokes syndrome after experiencing repeated fainting spells.
Doctors monitored his heart rhythm closely to prevent another episode of Adams-Stokes syndrome.

Synonyms of adams-stokes syndrome

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