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CHOQUE CIRCULATORIO [2 records]

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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Record 2 2001-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vessels (Medicine)
DEF

A condition of acute peripheral circulatory failure due to derangement of circulator control or loss of circulating fluid.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vaisseaux (Médecine)
DEF

Perturbation circulatoire majeure et durable résultant de 2 phénomènes physiopathologiques fondamentaux isolés ou associés : déficit brutal de la pompe cardiaque ou diminution du volume sanguin circulant.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Redes vasculares (Medicina)
DEF

Síndrome que sigue a la insuficiencia circulatoria periférica aguda; se caracteriza principalmente por hipotensión arterial, pulso rápido y débil, respiración superficial, inquietud, ansiedad y, a veces, pérdida de la conciencia. Sus posibles causas son: hemorragia, traumatismos, agentes tóxicos, pérdidas hidrosalinas intensas, infecciones, etc.

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