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cardiovascular collapse [1 record]

Record 1 2005-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cardiovascular System
DEF

A sudden exhaustion, prostration, or loss of energy due to decreased circulation of the blood.

OBS

Symptoms: ... The peripheral arteries are depleted of blood, and the veins esp. in the splanchnic region, are congested; apathy; extreme pallor; cold, clammy perspiration; thin, rapid pulse; fall of blood pressure; unconsciousness.

CONT

Cardiovascular collapse is among the most severe clinical manifestations of anaphylaxis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système cardio-vasculaire
DEF

Effondrement de la tension artérielle et ralentissement de la circulation conduisant à un état de choc.

OBS

cardiovasculaire : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistema cardiovascular
DEF

Debilitación rápida de las contracciones cardíacas, con sensación de sofocación.

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