Autonomic
Nervous System |
The part of the nervous system that controls the insides of our bodies. It regulates involuntary actions such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, body temperature, endocrine system, pupil dilation and many other functions.
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| Cardiogenic |
Caused by the heart
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| Chronic |
Having long duration
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| Dysautonomia |
A group of conditions caused by a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system
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Exercise
Intolerance |
The inability to exercise without symptoms
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| Fatigue |
Exhaustion
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| Gastrointestinal |
Pertaining to the stomach
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| Hope |
To look forward to with confidence of fulfilment
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| Hypotension |
Low blood pressure
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| Hypovolemia |
Low blood volume
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| Insomnia |
Chronic difficulty in falling or staying asleep
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| NCS |
Neurocardiogenic syncope
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| Neurally mediated Neurocardiogenic |
Caused by an interaction between the nervous system and the circulatory system
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| Orthostatic |
Upright position, standing
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| Orthostatic Intolerance |
Development of symptoms when in upright position
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| Pallor |
Extreme paleness
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| Pooling |
The collection of blood or body fluids in lower portions of the body
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| POTS |
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
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| Supine |
Laying down position
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| Syncope |
Fainting
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| Tachycardia |
Excessively rapid heartbeat
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| Tilt table |
A motorized table with foot support that can take a patient from laying to upright or any angle in between.
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| Tremulousness |
Involuntary shaking
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| Venous |
Pertaining to veins
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| Vasodilation |
Arterial widening
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