Adams-stokes Syndrome (Noun)
Meaning
Recurrent sudden attacks of unconsciousness caused by impaired conduction of the impulse that regulates the heartbeat.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with Adams-Stokes syndrome after experiencing several episodes of fainting spells and near-fainting episodes.
- Adams-Stokes syndrome is a condition that affects the heart's ability to regulate its rhythm, leading to recurrent sudden attacks of unconsciousness.
- The doctor explained that Adams-Stokes syndrome occurs when there is a blockage in the electrical pathways that control the heartbeat, causing the heart to beat irregularly.
- Symptoms of Adams-Stokes syndrome can include dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting, often without warning.
- The cardiologist specialized in treating patients with Adams-Stokes syndrome, using pacemakers and other devices to regulate the heartbeat.