Adams-Stokes syndrome

Definition

An episode of sudden and transient loss of consciousness sometimes associated with seizures. It is caused by a sudden decrease of the cardiac output that results from a sudden cardiac dysrhythmia. Typically patients develop an initial pallor, followed by facial flush during recovery.

Also known as Stokes-Adams syndrome — per MONDO

Also identified as

• MESH D000219 per MONDO
• NCIT C79765 per MONDO
• SCTID 46935006 per MONDO
• UMLS C0001396 per MONDO

Drugs indicated