electrical excitation conduction system in the heart

Synonyms in the broadest sense Morgagni-Adam-Stokes seizure (MAS seizure) Definition Adam-Stokes seizure The Adam Stokes attack is an unconsciousness caused by a temporary cardiac arrest (asystole) from which the patient spontaneously awakens again. History The Adam Stokes seizure was named after the two Irish men Robert Adams and William Stokes. However, the symptoms were already … Adam Stokes seizure

Therapy The only form of therapy currently available is the implantation of a pacemaker, which takes over the stimulation of the heart muscle cells in case of a further failure of the heart’s own stimulation system. All articles in this series: Adam Stokes seizure Therapy