SYNCOPAL VERTIGO
\sˈɪnkɒpə͡l vˈɜːtɪɡˌə͡ʊ], \sˈɪnkɒpəl vˈɜːtɪɡˌəʊ], \s_ˈɪ_n_k_ɒ_p_əl v_ˈɜː_t_ɪ_ɡ_ˌəʊ]\
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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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Platidiam
- An inorganic water-soluble platinum complex. After undergoing hydrolysis, it reacts DNA produce both intra interstrand crosslinks. These crosslinks appear to impair replication and transcription of DNA. The cytotoxicity cisplatin correlates with cellular arrest in G2 phase cell cycle.