STOKES ADAMS SYNCOPE
\stˈə͡ʊks ˈadəmz sˈɪnkə͡ʊp], \stˈəʊks ˈadəmz sˈɪnkəʊp], \s_t_ˈəʊ_k_s ˈa_d_ə_m_z s_ˈɪ_n_k_əʊ_p]\
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A transient loss of consciousness and postural tone caused by diminished blood flow to the brain (i.e., BRAIN ISCHEMIA). Presyncope refers to the sensation of lightheadedness and loss of strength that precedes a syncopal event or accompanies an incomplete syncope. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp367-9)
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