Abdominal aortic aneurysm Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA or triple A)[6] is a localized enlargement of the abdominal aorta such that the diameter is greater than 3 cm or more than 50% larger than normal diameter.[1] They usually cause no symptoms except when ruptured.[1] Occasionally, abdominal, back, or leg pain may occur.[2] Large aneurysms can sometimes be felt by pushing on the abdomen.[2] Rupture may result in pain .. Suicide Docs From the Economist in October 2012 was an article on physician assisted suicide. In the United States, terminally ill patients can apply for permission to end their lives with the guidance of a doctor in Oregon and Washington state. Several safeguards are in place to prevent this from becoming the default death pathway (only 0.2% of total Oregonian deaths). Also, I had no idea that Holland, Swit.. Aortic dissection Aortic dissectionDissection of the descending part of the aorta (3), which starts from the left subclavian artery and extends to the abdominal aorta (4). The ascending aorta (1) and aortic arch (2) are not involved in this image.SpecialtyVascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgerySymptomssevere chest or back pain, vomiting, sweating, lightheadedness[1][2]ComplicationsStroke, mesenteric ischemia, my.. Renovascular hypertension (2) Renovascular hypertension Complications and Profits This paper from JAMA had the health blogosphere in a tizzy recently. The Boston Consulting Group reviewed surgical discharge data from a 12-hospital system in the southern US to see if there was a "relationship" between surgical complications and hospital profits. Their findings were obvious and unsurprising: When a privately insured patient experiences one or more complications -- such as blood.. Cauda equina syndrome Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a condition that occurs when the bundle of nerves below the end of the spinal cord known as the cauda equina is damaged.[2] Signs and symptoms include low back pain, pain that radiates down the leg, numbness around the anus, and loss of bowel or bladder control.[1] Onset may be rapid or gradual.[1]The cause is usually a disc herniation in the lower region of the ba.. Hypokalemia Jump to navigationJump to searchHypokalemiaSynonymsHypopotassaemia, hypopotassemiaAn ECG in a person with a potassium level of 1.1 meq/l showing the classical changes of ST segment depression, inverted T waves, large U waves, and a slightly prolonged PR interval.SpecialtyCritical care medicineSymptomsFeeling tired, leg cramps, weakness, constipation, abnormal heart rhythm[1]ComplicationsCardiac .. 이전 1 2 3 다음
