Medical Definition of Tussive syncope

1. Fainting as a result of a coughing spell, caused by persistent increased intrathoracic pressure diminishing venous return to the heart, thus lowering cardiac output; most often occurs in heavy-set male smokers who have chronic bronchitis. Synonym: Charcot's vertigo, laryngeal vertigo. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tussive Syncope

tusser
tussers
tusses
tussicular
tussiculation
tussigenic
Tussilago
Tussilago alpina
Tussilago farfara
tussis
tussis
tussises
tussive
tussive
tussive fremitus
tussive syncope (current term)
tussle
tussled
tussles
tussling
tussock
tussock
tussocked
tussocks
tussocky
tussock bellflower
tussock caterpillar
tussock moth
tussor
tussore

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