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Record 1 2022-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Heart
  • Vessels (Medicine)
CONT

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection — sometimes referred to as SCAD — is an emergency condition that occurs when a tear forms in a blood vessel in the heart. SCAD can slow or block blood flow to the heart, causing a heart attack, heart rhythm problems (arrythmias) or sudden death.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cœur
  • Vaisseaux (Médecine)
CONT

La dissection spontanée de l'artère coronaire(DSAC) est un problème rare, mais grave, qui se produit lorsque les vaisseaux sanguins du cœur se déchirent. Cette déchirure peut ralentir ou bloquer le flux sanguin vers le cœur, ce qui peut endommager le muscle du cœur ou provoquer une arythmie cardiaque.

Spanish

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Record 2 2005-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
  • Military Training
OBS

Director Continuous Learning Strategies; DCLS: title and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
  • Instruction du personnel militaire
OBS

Directeur-Stratégies d’apprentissage continu; DSAC : titre et abréviation d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes.

Key term(s)
  • Directeur Stratégies d’apprentissage continu
  • Directeur Stratégies d’apprentissage permanent

Spanish

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