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HYPOTENSION [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- intracranial hypotension following ventricular shunting
1, record 1, English, intracranial%20hypotension%20following%20ventricular%20shunting
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G97.2: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 2, record 1, English, - intracranial%20hypotension%20following%20ventricular%20shunting
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hypotension intracrânienne suite à un pontage ventriculaire
1, record 1, French, hypotension%20intracr%C3%A2nienne%20suite%20%C3%A0%20un%20pontage%20ventriculaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G97.2 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 2, record 1, French, - hypotension%20intracr%C3%A2nienne%20suite%20%C3%A0%20un%20pontage%20ventriculaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema nervioso
- Tratamiento sin cirugía
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- hipotensión intracraneal posterior a anastomosis ventricular
1, record 1, Spanish, hipotensi%C3%B3n%20intracraneal%20posterior%20a%20anastomosis%20ventricular
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G97.2: código de la Clasificación Estadística Internacional de Enfermedades y Problemas Relacionados con la Salud. 1, record 1, Spanish, - hipotensi%C3%B3n%20intracraneal%20posterior%20a%20anastomosis%20ventricular
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-05-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Injections, Tubing and Transfusions (Medicine)
- Cardiovascular System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- permissive hypotension
1, record 2, English, permissive%20hypotension
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hypotensive resuscitation 2, record 2, English, hypotensive%20resuscitation
correct
- low volume resuscitation 3, record 2, English, low%20volume%20resuscitation
correct
- permissive resuscitation 4, record 2, English, permissive%20resuscitation
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a resuscitation strategy that uses limited fluids and blood products during the early stages of treatment for hemorrhagic shock. 5, record 2, English, - permissive%20hypotension
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Injections, tubages et transfusions (Médecine)
- Système cardio-vasculaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hypotension permissive
1, record 2, French, hypotension%20permissive
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'hypotension permissive consiste en des valeurs tensionnelles cibles abaissées chez des patients dont l'hémorragie n'est pas contrôlée. 1, record 2, French, - hypotension%20permissive
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-05-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- intracranial hypotension
1, record 3, English, intracranial%20hypotension
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- craniospinal hypotension 1, record 3, English, craniospinal%20hypotension
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Intracranial hypotension, also known as craniospinal hypotension is defined as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure <7 cm H2O in patients with clinical presentation compatible with intracranial hypotension, which are postural headache, nausea, vomiting, neck pain, visual and hearing disturbances, and vertigo. 1, record 3, English, - intracranial%20hypotension
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hypotension intracrânienne
1, record 3, French, hypotension%20intracr%C3%A2nienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'hypotension intracrânienne est la chute de la pression à l'intérieur du crâne, susceptible d'être origine de troubles neurologiques et psychiques. 1, record 3, French, - hypotension%20intracr%C3%A2nienne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-10-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- The Heart
- Cardiovascular System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hypotension
1, record 4, English, hypotension
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- arterial hypotension 2, record 4, English, arterial%20hypotension
correct
- low blood pressure 3, record 4, English, low%20blood%20pressure
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Decrease of systolic and diastolic blood pressure below normal. ... Occurs in Whipple's disease, cancer, and debilitating or wasting diseases. 2, record 4, English, - hypotension
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "hypotension" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 4, record 4, English, - hypotension
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Cœur
- Système cardio-vasculaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- hypotension artérielle
1, record 4, French, hypotension%20art%C3%A9rielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- hypotension 1, record 4, French, hypotension
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Baisse de la tension artérielle maximale à une valeur égale ou inférieure à 90 mmHg. 1, record 4, French, - hypotension%20art%C3%A9rielle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «hypotension artérielle» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 2, record 4, French, - hypotension%20art%C3%A9rielle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Corazón
- Sistema cardiovascular
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- hipotensión arterial
1, record 4, Spanish, hipotensi%C3%B3n%20arterial
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- hipotensión 2, record 4, Spanish, hipotensi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
- hipopiesis 3, record 4, Spanish, hipopiesis
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disminución de la tensión arterial por debajo de determinados valores considerados normales. 4, record 4, Spanish, - hipotensi%C3%B3n%20arterial
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-12-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- orthostatic hypotension
1, record 5, English, orthostatic%20hypotension
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- postural hypotension 2, record 5, English, postural%20hypotension
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fall in blood pressure associated with dizziness, syncope, and blurred vision occurring upon standing or when standing motionless in a fixed position. 1, record 5, English, - orthostatic%20hypotension
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Can be seen in amyloidosis. 3, record 5, English, - orthostatic%20hypotension
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "orthostatic hypotension" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 4, record 5, English, - orthostatic%20hypotension
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- hypotension orthostatique
1, record 5, French, hypotension%20orthostatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diminution importante de la pression artérielle dans la position verticale. 2, record 5, French, - hypotension%20orthostatique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Peut s'observer dans l'amylose. 3, record 5, French, - hypotension%20orthostatique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- hipotensión ortostática
1, record 5, Spanish, hipotensi%C3%B3n%20ortost%C3%A1tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1987-12-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Anesthesia and Recovery
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hypotensive anesthesia technique
1, record 6, English, hypotensive%20anesthesia%20technique
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Increase the use of alternatives to transfusion (autologous transfusion, hypotensive anesthesia techniques, etc.). 1, record 6, English, - hypotensive%20anesthesia%20technique
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Anesthésie et réanimation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- technique anesthésique d’hypotension contrôlée
1, record 6, French, technique%20anesth%C3%A9sique%20d%26rsquo%3Bhypotension%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
proposal, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Techniques d'hypotension contrôlée : La technique varie selon les moyens choisis, mais certaines précautions sont communes, quelle que soit la drogue utilisée [...]. De nombreuses techniques anesthésiques permettent la réalisation de l'hypotension contrôlée. 2, record 6, French, - technique%20anesth%C3%A9sique%20d%26rsquo%3Bhypotension%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1987-05-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Vessels (Medicine)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- transient hypotension 1, record 7, English, transient%20hypotension
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vaisseaux (Médecine)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- hypotension transitoire
1, record 7, French, hypotension%20transitoire
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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