Synonyms ADAMS STOKES SYNDROME, ADAMS-STOKES SYNDROME, Adam Stokes Attacks + [85] |
Introduction A condition of fainting spells caused by heart block, often an atrioventricular block, that leads to BRADYCARDIA and drop in CARDIAC OUTPUT. When the cardiac output becomes too low, the patient faints (SYNCOPE). In some cases, the syncope attacks are transient and in others cases repetitive and persistent. |
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Mechanism β-adrenoceptors antagonists |
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Drug Highest PhaseApproved |
First Approval Ctry. / Loc. US |
First Approval Date09 Mar 1956 |
Start Date11 Nov 2024 |
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Start Date15 Nov 2023 |
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Start Date09 Sep 2023 |
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