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CEREBRAL DEATH [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Nervous System
- Vessels (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cerebrovascular accident
1, record 1, English, cerebrovascular%20accident
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CVA 2, record 1, English, CVA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- stroke 1, record 1, English, stroke
correct, noun
- brain vascular accident 3, record 1, English, brain%20vascular%20accident
correct
- brain attack 4, record 1, English, brain%20attack
correct, familiar
- cerebral stroke 3, record 1, English, cerebral%20stroke
correct
- cerebrovascular stroke 3, record 1, English, cerebrovascular%20stroke
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A cerebrovascular accident(CVA) is the result of an interruption of blood flow to a specific area of the brain(i. e., cerebral ischemia). Ischemia of cells directly causes cellular necrosis(death) and infarct(area of tissue that has become necrotic from lack of blood supply)... Ischemia can be caused by :cerebral thrombosis... ;an embolus... ;intracerebral hemorrhage... ;pressure on a blood vessel... 4, record 1, English, - cerebrovascular%20accident
Record 1, Key term(s)
- cerebro-vascular accident
- cerebral vascular accident
- cerebro-vascular stroke
- cerebral vascular stroke
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Système nerveux
- Vaisseaux (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- accident vasculaire cérébral
1, record 1, French, accident%20vasculaire%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9bral
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- AVC 2, record 1, French, AVC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- accident cérébrovasculaire 3, record 1, French, accident%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brovasculaire
correct, masculine noun
- ACV 4, record 1, French, ACV
correct, masculine noun
- ACV 4, record 1, French, ACV
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'accident vasculaire cérébral survient lorsque la circulation sanguine du cerveau est bloquée, entraînant le décès ou des lésions au cerveau. 5, record 1, French, - accident%20vasculaire%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9bral
Record 1, Key term(s)
- accident cérébro-vasculaire
- accident cérébral vasculaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Sistema nervioso
- Redes vasculares (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- accidente cerebrovascular
1, record 1, Spanish, accidente%20cerebrovascular
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ACV 2, record 1, Spanish, ACV
masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cuadro neurológico de tipo encefálico y focal, de comienzo casi siempre brusco y tendencia habitual hacia, la mejoría, que aparece espontáneamente en personas, por lo general, de edad madura y que tiene como base estructural una lesión circunscrita del encéfalo de etiología vascular y de naturaleza isquémica, hemorrágica, o ambas inclusive. 1, record 1, Spanish, - accidente%20cerebrovascular
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-12-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Blood
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- angioedema
1, record 2, English, angioedema
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- angioneurotic edema 1, record 2, English, angioneurotic%20edema
correct
- circumscribed edema 2, record 2, English, circumscribed%20edema
correct
- Milton’s disease 2, record 2, English, Milton%26rsquo%3Bs%20disease
correct
- Quincke’s edema 2, record 2, English, Quincke%26rsquo%3Bs%20edema
correct
- Quincke’s disease 2, record 2, English, Quincke%26rsquo%3Bs%20disease
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Periodically recurring episodes of noninflammatory swelling of skin, mucous membranes, viscera, and brain, of sudden onset and lasting hours to days, occasionally with arthralgia, purpura, or fever; cerebral or glottal edema may cause death; seems to be associated with food allergies, urticaria, and possibly with stress and emotional factors. 3, record 2, English, - angioedema
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Sang
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- œdème de Quincke
1, record 2, French, %26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me%20de%20Quincke
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- maladie de Quincke 1, record 2, French, maladie%20de%20Quincke
correct, feminine noun
- maladie de Bannister 1, record 2, French, maladie%20de%20Bannister
correct, feminine noun
- angioneurose cutanée 1, record 2, French, angioneurose%20cutan%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- urticaire géante 1, record 2, French, urticaire%20g%C3%A9ante
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manifestation allergique de type anaphylactique, caractérisée par un œdème brutal cervicofacial, parfois étendu au larynx. 1, record 2, French, - %26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me%20de%20Quincke
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sangre
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- angioedema
1, record 2, Spanish, angioedema
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- edema angioneurótico 1, record 2, Spanish, edema%20angioneur%C3%B3tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-04-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- second impact syndrome
1, record 3, English, second%20impact%20syndrome
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SIS 1, record 3, English, SIS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] condition in which a second concussion occurs before a first concussion has properly healed, causing rapid and severe brain swelling and often catastrophic results. 1, record 3, English, - second%20impact%20syndrome
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Second impact syndrome can result from even a very mild concussion that occurs days or weeks after the initial concussion. What is Second Impact Syndrome? In patients who sustain a second concussion when the first one has not fully healed, the brain loses its ability to auto regulate intracranial and cerebral perfusion pressure. This may lead to cerebral edema(severe swelling of the brain) and possible brain herniation. Loss of consciousness after the initial injury followed by secondary brain damage creates ionic fluxes, acute metabolic changes, and cerebral blood flow alterations. All of these characteristics enhance the vulnerability of the brain and greatly increase the risk of death, even if the second injury was far less intense. 1, record 3, English, - second%20impact%20syndrome
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- syndrome du second impact
1, record 3, French, syndrome%20du%20second%20impact
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SSI 1, record 3, French, SSI
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sans conteste, le plus tragique dénouement qui puisse survenir dans la phase aiguë à la suite de commotions cérébrales répétées s’avère le syndrome du second impact (SSI). Le SSI surgit habituellement lorsqu’un athlète subit un coup à la tête avant la disparition des symptômes aigus d’une commotion cérébrale récente [...]. Dans les secondes ou minutes qui suivent le second impact, l’athlète s’écroule typiquement au sol dans un état semi-comateux. Les conséquences du SSI sont bien souvent catastrophiques, allant de séquelles permanentes au cerveau au décès de l’athlète. Des études s’intéressant aux mécanismes d’action du syndrome du second impact font état d’une encéphalopathie diffuse, principalement caractérisée par une enflure du cortex cérébral («diffuse cerebral swelling»), qui entraîne de sévères complications [...]. Bien qu’il s’agisse de phénomènes plutôt rares [...], leurs conséquences catastrophiques justifient à elles seules que les cliniciens œuvrant auprès de la clientèle sportive adoptent une attitude particulièrement conservatrice dans la gestion du retour au jeu des athlètes [...]. 1, record 3, French, - syndrome%20du%20second%20impact
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-10-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- brain death
1, record 4, English, brain%20death
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- cerebral death 2, record 4, English, cerebral%20death
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The complete and irreversible cessation ... of all brain function. 3, record 4, English, - brain%20death
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mort cérébrale
1, record 4, French, mort%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- mort encéphalique 2, record 4, French, mort%20enc%C3%A9phalique
correct, feminine noun
- coma dépassé 3, record 4, French, coma%20d%C3%A9pass%C3%A9
see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État irréversible où toute activité électrique cérébrale a disparu et où seule une intervention mécanique assure le maintien des fonctions respiratoire et circulatoire. 4, record 4, French, - mort%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «mort cérébrale» doit être préféré à celui de «coma dépassé» afin d'éviter la confusion avec les comas prolongés. 3, record 4, French, - mort%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- muerte cerebral
1, record 4, Spanish, muerte%20cerebral
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- muerte encefálica 1, record 4, Spanish, muerte%20encef%C3%A1lica
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cese completo e irreversible de la actividad cerebral o encefálica. 2, record 4, Spanish, - muerte%20cerebral
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-01-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Legal Documents
- Law of Evidence
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- forensic report
1, record 5, English, forensic%20report
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The forensic report indicated that the primary cause of death was severe cerebral trauma accompanied by fractures of the cranium. 2, record 5, English, - forensic%20report
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Documents juridiques
- Droit de la preuve
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rapport médico-légal
1, record 5, French, rapport%20m%C3%A9dico%2Dl%C3%A9gal
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- rapport médicolégal 2, record 5, French, rapport%20m%C3%A9dicol%C3%A9gal
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Selon le rapport médico-légal, la principale cause du décès serait un traumatisme crânio-cérébral grave avec fractures du crâne. 3, record 5, French, - rapport%20m%C3%A9dico%2Dl%C3%A9gal
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
médicolégal : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 2, record 5, French, - rapport%20m%C3%A9dico%2Dl%C3%A9gal
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Documentos jurídicos
- Derecho probatorio
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- informe de autopsia
1, record 5, Spanish, informe%20de%20autopsia
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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