Stokes-Adams syndrome
Stokes-Adams syndrome (stohks-ad-ămz) n. attacks of temporary loss of consciousness that occur when blood flow ceases due to extreme slowing of the heart rate. This syndrome may complicate heart block. It is treated by means of a battery-operated pacemaker. [ W. Stokes (1804–78) and R. Adams (1791–1875), Irish physicians]
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