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PRODROME

An early symptom or set of symptoms that may indicate a warning of an impending physical or mental disorder. The

PSEUDOANGINA

Pseudo angina mirrors the symptoms of Angina Pectoris (an indicator of a cardiac condition) but has no underlying medical evidence

SANGUE DORMIDO

Culturally linked condition described in Cape Verde Islanders, which has a broad range of neurological complaints, including blindness, convulsions, numbness,

STRESS TEST

Is a test that is administered to obtain the person's capability to perform a particular function under a specific stressful

TACHYCARDIA

The pathologically fast beating of the heart in response to stress or drugs.

SKELETAL MUSCLE

the muscle that gives the force to make our skeleton move. These muscles are attached to bones by tendons and

SMOOTH MUSCLE

any muscle that is not striated that can stay contracted for a long period of time such as blood vessels,

STAIRCASE PHENOMENON

1. Anything that shows a graduated step like change. 2. Cardiac muscle. The increase in the force when a heart

DIPHENYLMETHANES

A sedating histamine antagonist that prevent cardiac fibrillation and has a local anesthietic effect.

MUSCARINE

can be isolated from Amanita muscaria, otherwise known as Agaric and other fungi. Muscarine stimulates a variety of acetylcholine receptors

MYOPATHY

is an umbrella term used to describe any condition or disorder which involves defective functioning of the muscle fibres. For

MYOTONIC MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

is characterized by a large degree of muscle wasting which is most visible about the face and hands. Other symptoms

NONCARDIAC CHEST PAIN

repetative pain in the chest which can't be credited to disease of the heart. It typically stems from problems with

PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA

noun. a minor tumor which generally occurs in the adrenal medulla but might take place in tissues of the sympathetic

CARDIAC PSYCHOLOGY

n. a sub-specialty within health psychology and behavioral medicine that deals with guidance and education on the behavioral components surounding

CARDIAC PSYCHOSIS

n. a disorganization in thought processes and a loss in social functioning as a result of a heart condition. It

CARDIOPHOBIA

n. an excessive and irrational fear of matters concerning the health of the heart. Specifically, it is an extreme fear

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

n. a class of diseases which cause an abnormal function in the heart and blood vessels. The most common examples

CONGENITAL RUBELLA SYNDROME

an involved hereditary flaw in babies whose moms were infected by rubella in the beginning of their pregnancies. The flaws

ANOXIA

n. reduced oxygen content primarily in the blood and brain due to reduced vascular functioning. Common causes include: carbon monoxide