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Sudden vasoconstriction.
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sudden constriction of a blood vessel resulting in decreased blood flow
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spasm of blood vessels which decreases their diameter.
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an abnormally strong and persistent contraction of the muscles of the coronary arteries which leads to transmural myocardial ischemia and often results in sudden cardiac death
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Prolonged and profound constriction of blood vessels leading to inadequate blood supply to a tissue or organ.
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A state of spasm tightening and narrowing of blood vessels around a brain aneurysm that are irritated by the blood from cerebral hemorrhage. The body's own attempt to prevent a second hemorrhage by restricting the flow of blood around the aneurysm.
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Narrowing of a blood vessel, typically in response to the initial rupture of an aneurysm.
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sudden involuntary contraction of a blood vessel; abnormal
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Spasm of blood vessels, decreasing their diameter.
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exaggerated, persistent contraction of the walls of a blood vessel.
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A dangerous side effect of subarachnoid hemorrhage in which the blood vessels in the subarachnoid space constrict erratically, cutting off blood flow.
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a stroke caused by stoppage of blood flow in the brain due to a tumor or brain swelling
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abnormal narrowing or constriction of arteries due to irritation by blood in the subarachnoid space.
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A narrowing of an artery that brings blood to the brain, heart or other organs. This results in diminished blood flow at that site.
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Vasospasm refers to a condition in which blood vessels spasm, leading to vasoconstriction. This can lead to tissue ischemia and death (necrosis). Cerebral vasospasm may arise in the context of subarachnoid hemorrhage.
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