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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]