Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) is a blood disorder that results in blood clots forming in small blood vessels throughout the body. This results in a low platelet count, low red blood cells due to their breakdown, and often kidney, heart, and brain dysfunction. Symptoms may include large bruises, fever, weakness, shortness of […]
Cystic Fibrosis (CF)“sixty-five roses” as a nickname Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that can block and damage organs. It can affect the lungs, digestive tract, pancreas, sweat glands, and reproductive system. Some children with cystic fibrosis call it “sixty-five roses” as a nickname. History […]
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) The term end stage renal disease (ESRD) means a renal disease which reaches the stage of irreversible renal failure also known as kidney failure, is a terminal illness that occurs when the kidneys can no longer filter waste from the blood. Common causes of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) […]
Kidney Transplantation A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure that replaces a diseased or damaged kidney with a healthy kidney from a donor. It’s a treatment option for people with chronic or end-stage kidney failure.Here are some things to know about kidney transplants.DonorThe kidney can come from a living donor or a deceased donor. A […]
Hypokalemia in ECG Hypokalemia, or low blood potassium, is a condition where the amount of potassium in your blood is lower than normal. It’s a common electrolyte disturbance that can be life-threatening if left untreated. Electrocardiogram (ECG) changes associated with hypokalemia includes Flattened T waves A decrease in the amplitude of the T wave is […]
Acne, commonly known as pimples, and also known as Acne vulgaris, Cystic acne, Zits. It is more common and more severe in males than females in their teens. Contrary to belief pimples do not clear spontaneously when maturity is reaches. 6% patients may have the disease continuing up to 25 to 40 years of age. There […]
Atrial Extrasystole in ECG Premature P wave, upright in AVF, inverted in AVR or the reverse depending upon the site of origin, i.e. in upper or lower portion of atrium. Normal QRS. Compensatory pause incomplete (R-R interval between beats preceding and following […]
Left Atrial Enlargement Lead II P wave biphasic Terminal negative component at least 0.04 second in duration and 1 mm deep (i.e., I mall square x 1 small square x 1 small square) P axis to left (-300 or less) Right Atrial Enlargement […]
Spasm is or healthy vessels. One quarter have vasospastic symptoms like migraine and Raynaud’s phenomenon. History Rest pain, often same time each day. May have classic angina pain as well. Often no exertional symptoms. Diagnosis ST elevation during pain most diagnostic. Transient arrhythmia and conduction disturbances. […]
Angina Pectoris Bundle branch block particularly LBBB (Left Bundle Branch Block) ST depression, horizontal or down sloping more than 0.5 mm Tall pointed T waves which are either upright or inverted U wave inversion or increase is its amplitude Prinzmental Angina […]