The part of the autonomic nervous system originating in the brain stem and the lower part of the spinal cord that, in general, inhibits or opposes the physiological effects of the sympathetic nervous system, as in tending to stimulate digestive secretions, slow the heart, constrict the pupils, and dilate blood vessels.
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) Alternative names PSVT; Supraventricular tachycardia Definition: Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is a rapid heart rate, which occurs from time to time (paroxysmal). PSVT starts with events taking place above the ventricles.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. These clots usually develop in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis, but they can also occur in the arm.VT does not cause heart attack or stroke. There are two main types of blood clots. How a clot affects the body depends on the type and location of the clot: 1  A blood clot in a deep vein of the leg, pelvis, and sometimes arm, is called deep vein thrombosis (DVT).