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'Acute' means sudden onset or short course, as opposed to 'chronic' which means long duration or frequent recurrence.

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What is the first drug of choice for acute heart failure?

Often epinephrine is given.epinephrine


Why lidocaine is not given in complete heart block?

Because Lidocaine is decreasing the Ventricular Excitability which is the only source of Impulses in 3 AVB.Hence it would cause Acute heart failure....


What is the role of the heart in endocine system?

Heart produce two types of hormones: ANP and BNP (A and B type natriuretic peptide), they also limit fibrosis and hypertrophy. BNP can be used as drug in the treatment of acute heart failure.


Are heart attack and heart failure the same?

No. A heart attack (called a myocardial infarction, or MI) is an acute event caused by lack of oxygen and metabolic substrates to a particular part of the heart, or the entire heart in certain conditions, such as shock. Heart failure, as it is frequently called, is actually a misnomer. It refers to a relative weakness of the heart, causing its pumping action to not be as efficient as it once was. For instance, a healthy heart has a pumping efficiency (Ejection fraction = the percentage of blood in the ventricle that is pumped out with each heart beat) of about 55-60%. In "heart failure," the ejection fraction is less than this. Heart failure is frequently seen after heart attacks, but may be caused by many other conditions as well.


What does nil acute mean after brain scan?

"Nil acute" after a brain scan indicates that there are no recent or acute abnormalities observed in the brain. This means there are no signs of conditions such as hemorrhages, strokes, or other urgent issues that would require immediate attention. Essentially, the scan results suggest that the brain appears normal in terms of acute pathology at the time of imaging.

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Complications of nephritic syndrome?

* Acute kidney failure * Chronic kidney failure * End-stage kidney disease * High blood pressure * Congestive heart failure * Pulmonary edema * Chronic glomerulonephritis * Nephrotic syndrome


Which sudden onset condition is characterized by uremia?

ACute Renal Failure (ARF)


In acute appendicitis is there congestive process and what type of congestion is present?

no idea whatsoever so do it urselff


What is the use of the acute nephritis?

Acute nephritis basically is another term for acute renal failure, or ARF. Some cases of kidney stones can lead to acute renal failure, until the stone is passed or extracted.


What acute means?

Acute means "now", "immediate", "current". Acute is often found as a description of a medical problem. For example, "The patient was admitted for acute renal failure." If the condition is not acute, it it chronic. For example, "The patient received a diagnosis of chronic renal failure."


What is respiratory decompensation?

acute respiratory failure.


Incubation period for acute renal failure?

The incubation period for acute renal failure is not applicable as it is not an infectious disease. Acute renal failure is usually diagnosed based on the sudden onset of symptoms, such as decreased urine output or swelling in the body. It is important to seek medical attention promptly if you suspect you have symptoms of acute renal failure.


What is the difference between acute renal failure and chronic renal failure?

The difference between acute renal (kidney) failure and chronic kidney failure, is that acute is a sudden onset. Something like a medical condition, trama, or surgery can cause the failure within days or even hrs. Chrinic kidney failure is slow damage to the kidney over a few years, resulting in the kidneys not being able to filter blood properly.


What does hypercarbic respiratory failure?

Acute respiratory failure with high carbon dioxide levels


What does Auscultation of lungs during a heart attack?

You're checking for crackles, rales and/or a wheeze to distinguish between an acute MI (heart attack) and congestive heart failure (CHF). This and other tests as well as good questioning can help form a diagnosis and therefore a treatment plan.


How many acute angles in a kite?

A certain kite has exactly one acute angle


Acute renal failure has sudden onset and is characterized by?

uremia