Artem has a doctor of veterinary medicine degree. Cite this lesson Is it possible to have a mild heart attack? How is that different from a massive heart attack? This lesson goes over this, and discusses how one
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Point of care ultrasoundrefers to the use of ultrasound at a patient’s bedside for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. A clinician uses point of care ultrasound (POCUS) to guide the evaluation and diagnosis in conjunction with a traditional medical examination. While the technology is certainly not...
A VTE in the deep veins in the calfs, thighs, pelvis, or arms is called a deep venous thrombosis (DVT). A piece of the clot may break loose. This is called an embolus. The embolus can travel to your lungs and cause a life-threatening clot called a pulmonary embolism (PE). It is...
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that occurs when blood clots form in veins deep inside the body, usually in the legs. While these clots can be painful, they are far more dangerous if they break off and make their way to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism. Discover what ...
A reaction to antipsychotic medications (neuroleptic malignant syndrome) A blood clot in your lung (pulmonary embolism) Takeaways Catatonia is a condition in which you may not move or talk much or show unusual behaviors such as holding strange positions or mimicking others. It can happen with var...
8. Pulmonary embolism Apulmonary embolism(PE) is when a blood vessel in the lungs becomes blocked by a blood clot,, leading to decreased blood flow and tissue death if left untreated. This condition can cause symptoms like sharp chest pain when breathing, shortness of breath and hemoptysis. ...
An anesthesiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in administering anesthesia to patients who require medical procedures or surgery. They are responsible for ensuring that the patient is safe and comfortable throughout the procedure, monitoring vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and...
Danielle has a PhD in Natural Resource Sciences and a MSc in Biological Sciences Cite this lesson Hypotension, also known as low blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood pressure falls below the normal range. Learn about the definition, causes, symptoms, and dangers of hypotension, an...
Apulmonary embolismis a lung condition that is characterized by blood clot blocking a blood vessel in the lungs. It leads to decreased blood flow to the area, meaning less oxygen and possible tissue ischemia. This condition can cause right side chest pain if the clot is located in the right...