Pulmonary hypertension:Hypertension is the clinical term for high blood pressure. Pulmonary hypertension happens if the blood pressure in arteries in the lungs is too high.16 Stroke:There are two types of stroke: ischemic and hemorrhagic. An ischemic stroke occurs when there's a blockage in the ...
Since other diagnoses will be considered, some questions may be asked to identify potential symptoms of conditions such as reflux esophagitis (GERD), gastritis, trauma, pulmonary embolus (blood clot in the lung), or pneumonia. Physical examination While the diagnosis is based on history, the physi...
Critical Mitral Stenosis: May lead to pulmonary hypertension, arrhythmias (like atrial fibrillation), and fluid buildup in the lungs (pulmonary edema), requiring prompt medical management or surgical correction. 5.2 Acute Valve Regurgitation An abrupt onset of significant regurgitation (e.g., du...
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Electrocardiogram(EKG,ECG) The first step in the diagnosis of a heart attack is an electrocardiogram. The EKG maps the electrical activity of the heart by using patches or leads on the chest that can sense electricity. Each EKG usually has 12 leads that “look” at the heart’s electrical ...
Electrocardiogram(EKG,ECG) The first step in the diagnosis of a heart attack is an electrocardiogram. The EKG maps the electrical activity of the heart by using patches or leads on the chest that can sense electricity. Each EKG usually has 12 leads that “look” at the heart’s electrical ...
left ventricular volume (RVV/LVV) and diameter ratios (RVD/LVD) for the prediction of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PH) over 40 mmHg, and then to evaluate the incremental value of the pulmonary artery diameter index (PADi; PAD/body surface area) in the prediction of PH over 40 mHg...
A 60-year-old woman with a history of hypertension, diabetes and renal disease presented to the hospital complaining of diffuse weakness for 24 hours. On examination, vital signs showed a normal temperature, pulse 100 beats/min, respiratory rate 25 breaths/min, pulse oximetry 97%, blood pressur...
ECG of the Abnormal Conduction of the Heart's Electrical System in AFib Atrial fibrillationoccurs when the atrium has lost the ability to beat in a coordinated fashion. Instead of the SA node generating a single electrical signal, numerous areas of the atrium become irritated and produce electrica...
DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION OF CHEST PAIN The history and physical examination help to classify the chest pain into cardiac, pulmonary, GI, musculoskeletal, or psychogenic causes. An ECG is a critical element for evaluating chest pain. Although an ECG can be normal in patients with heart disease, ST-...