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What does acute condition mean?

Anonymous

∙ 17y ago

Updated: 9/14/2023

(1) Rapid onset (like a sudden heart attack), as opposed to long-term condition like arteriosclerosis or Diabetes. (2) Rapidly progressing (for instance, cancer is not considered acute but if it suddenly starts spreading to other areas it could be considered acute.

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∙ 17y ago

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