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Glossary - V

 ventricular extrasystoles

Definition:

  • ventricular extrasystoles - premature contraction of the ventricle of the heart resulting in arrhythmia

 

| vaginal hemorrhage | varicose vein | vasospasm | venous pressure | ventricular extrasystoles | ventricular fibrillation | vesiculobullous rash | visual field defect |

 

Multiple Sclerosis

Approx 50,000 people in Canada have Multiple Sclerosis.

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