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Stokes-Adams syndrome

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Stokes-Adams syndrome

Stokes-Adams syndrome
Recurrent episodes of temporary loss of consciousness (fainting) caused by an insufficient flow of blood from the heart to the brain. This syndrome is caused by a very rapid or a very slow heartbeat.
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Stokes-Adams syndrome.
Stokes-Adams syndrome
Cardiology A constellation of Sx due to complete heart block with a pulse of 30 to 45 bpm Clinical Inadequate blood to brain–vertigo, fainting, convulsions Management Permanent pacemaker. See Heart block.


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James had been diagnosed as having Stokes-Adams syndrome, a condition in which slowness of the pulse is associated with attacks of unconsciousness.
They were due to Stokes-Adams syndrome, which causes a slow heart rate.
His heartbeat reduced to 20 beats per minute (a healthy heart beats 60-100 times per minute) and he was afflicted by frequent fainting spells, called Stokes-Adams syndrome.
 
 
 
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