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Adams-Stokes Syndrome

心内科

Common symptoms

嗜睡、疲乏、面色苍白、衣玉品、四肢麻木、抽搐、头晕、意识丧失、叹息样呼吸

The pathology of disease

Adams-Stokes syndrome (Stokes-Adams attack) is sudden transient loss of consciousness due to transient asystole or severe bradycardia from complete/high-grade AV block or sinus arrest. Clinical: sudden syncope, pallor, then flushing on recovery; may be fatal. Treatment: emergency care; atropine/temporary pacing in acute; permanent pacemaker is definitive treatment; treat underlying cause.

Common Symptoms

Sudden syncope; pallor/flushing; asystole/bradycardia; complete AV block/sinus arrest

Causes and Pathogenesis

Transient asystole from high-grade AV block/sinus arrest causes cerebral hypoperfusion and syncope.

Treatment

Emergency atropine/temporary pacing; permanent pacemaker definitive; treat cause

Preventive Measures

Pacemaker prevents recurrence; monitor conduction.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Cardiology/EP-Emergency department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.