Stroke
A sudden disruption of blood flow to the brain, either by a clot or a leak in a blood vessel.
Cardiac
Stokes-Adams disease
Also called third-degree heart block; a condition that happens when the impulses that pace your heartbeat do not reach the lower chambers of your heart (the ventricles). To make up for this, the ventricles use their own “backup” pacemaker with its slower rate. This rhythm can cause severe dizziness or fainting and can lead to … Read more
Stenosis
The narrowing or constriction of an opening, such as a blood vessel or heart valve.