Adams Stokes Syndrome Definition

Adams Stokes Syndrome: Transient asystole or ventricular fibrillation in the presence of atrioventricular block.

Terms Related to Adams Stokes Syndrome

Atrioventricular Block
Impairment of conduction in heart excitation. It is often applied specifically to atrioventricular heart block. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Dysfunction of the sinoatrial node manifested by persistent sinus bradycardia, sinus arrest, sinoatrial exit block, chronic atrial fibrillation and inability of the heart to resume ...
Stokes Adams Syncope
A transient loss of consciousness and postural tone caused by diminished blood flow to the brain (i.e., BRAIN ISCHEMIA). Presyncope refers to the sensation of ...
Torsades de Pointe
A ventricular tachycardia characterized by periodic twisting of the points of the QRS complexes and rates between 200 and 250 beats per minute. It may ...
Ventricular Tachycardia
An abnormally rapid ventricular rhythm with wide QRS complexes, usually in excess of 150 per minute. It is generated within the ventricle, below the BUNDLE ...
Emery Dreifuss Syndrome
An X-linked recessive muscular dystrophy that may present in children or adults. The disease is characterized by a clinical triad: (1) CONTRACTURE of the elbows, ...
Heart Block
Impairment of conduction in heart excitation. It is often applied specifically to atrioventricular heart block. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Synonym: stokes-adams attacks, adam stokes attacks, stokes-adams syndrome.