vasovagal

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va·so·va·gal

 (vā′zō-vā′gəl)
adj.
Relating to or involving blood vessels and the vagus nerve.
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vasovagal

(ˌveɪzəʊˈveɪɡəl)
adj
(Anatomy) relating to blood vessels and the vagus nerve
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va·so·va·gal

a. vasovagal, rel. a los vasos y al nervio vago.
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vasovagal

adj vasovagal
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We encountered few complications during our study which are as follows-vasovagal reaction in 4% patients, disc entry in 3%, intravascular entry in 3%, neuro-deficit in 1%, vasovagal reaction.
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The problem, known as vasovagal syncope, can be brought on by lifting heavy weights.
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We believe that the gene we have identified predisposes to vasovagal syncope, which is the most common type of syncope.
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We evaluated the failure of GDFEES, the safety profile (laryngospasm, epistaxis, vasovagal syncope, airway compromise, pre- and post-examination heart rate, pre- and post-examination systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and significant changes in cardiovascular function), and discomfort level.
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Amongst the diverse etiologies of syncope the commonest is vasovagal syncope (VVS) occurring mostly after periods of prolonged standing4.
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Third, due to the low prevalence of CPVT and its most common symptom, i.e., syncope, tends to be diagnosed as epilepsy or vasovagal syncope which has a higher prevalence.
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In most cases, the underlying reason is a benign condition called vasovagal syncope (the medical word for "fainting").
Fainting May Indicate an Underlying Heart Problem: Here's how to tell whether you need to be evaluated
He was found to have a 'vasovagal attack' (fainting because body overreacts to certain triggers which cause the heart rate and blood pressure to drop suddenly) and was in a healthy and stable condition without any symptoms while in the ward, added the statement.
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The results suggest that when considering the systemic effects of local anesthetic injections metabolic as well as hemodynamic changes should be considered.10 As a result to this finding, it is reasonable to assume that vasovagal syncope could also be prevented by injecting local anesthetic with adrenaline as significant increase in blood glucose after injecting local anesthetic with adrenaline was detected in the present study.
EVALUATION OF BLOOD GLUCOSE CONCENTRATION IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETES UNDERGOING TOOTH EXTRACTION AFTER ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL ANESTHESIA WITH OR WITHOUT ADRENALINE
People prone to fainting episodes may be introduced to the term "vasovagal syncope" when discussing their conditions with a physician.
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