Definition of vasovagal in English:
vasovagal
adjectiveˌveɪzəʊˈveɪɡ(ə)lˌvāzōˈvāɡəl
Medicine attributive Relating to or denoting a temporary fall in blood pressure, with pallor, fainting, sweating, and nausea, caused by overactivity of the vagus nerve, especially as a result of stress.
Example sentencesExamples
- Less common but serious complications of colonoscopy include splenic trauma, vasovagal reactions and endocarditis.
- The majority of these were minor, usually vasovagal effects including hypotension and fainting, hypertension, and tachycardia.
- This positioning may also help the patient to avoid injury if he or she has a vasovagal reaction.
- This will help prevent or mitigate the effects of a vasovagal or syncopal episode.
- The sharp twinge of pain combined with suddenly rising to his feet must have induced a vasovagal attack.