Sudden transient loss of consciousness due to decreased cardiac output causing cerebral hypoxia in patients with bradyarrhythmias secondary to advanced heart block and sick sinus syn...
History of predisposing factor/related conditions
Chest pain
Light-headedness, dizziness
Fatigue/exercise intolerance
Shortness of breath/orthopnea/paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Altered sen...
Inpatient assessment with cardiac monitoring
Continued treatment for prevention of future episodes in an ambulatory setting
Cessation of precipitating medications
Pacemaker impl...
Routine pacemaker check if permanent pacemaker has been implanted
Follow-up Holter and/or event monitoring fo...
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271547004 Stokes-Adams attack (disorder)
46935006 Stokes-Adams syndrome (disorder)
Stokes-Adams attacks are usually caused by decreased blood flow to the brain due to acute hypotension and/or significant changes in heart rate.
Syncope due to Stokes-Adams attacks frequ...
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