THIORIDAZINE
1. a low-potency antipsychotic of the piperidine phenothiazine category which, such as others of the same category, elicits sleep and…
ZIPRASIDONE
noun. an uncommon antipsychotic which is utilized for the remediation of schizophrenia and of acute manic or combined episodes correlated…
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,…
STAIRCASE PHENOMENON
1. Anything that shows a graduated step like change. 2. Cardiac muscle. The increase in the force when a heart…
STRESS TEST
Is a test that is administered to obtain the person's capability to perform a particular function under a specific stressful…
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,…
DIPHENYLMETHANES
A sedating histamine antagonist that prevent cardiac fibrillation and has a local anesthietic effect.
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 PACEMAKER
n. an artificial electrical device which is implanted in the region of the heart. Its main function is to help…
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…