**Q: What is Acute Heart Failure?** **A:** Acute heart failure (AHF) is a sudden, life-threatening condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body’s...
**What is Nephritic Syndrome?** **Q: What is Nephritic Syndrome?** **A: Nephritic syndrome** refers to a group of kidney disorders characterized by inflammation of the glomeruli, the tiny filters in the...
**What is Nephrotic Syndrome?** **Definition** Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder characterized by the excessive loss of protein in the urine, specifically albumin. It results in low levels of protein...
**What is Pericardial Effusion?** **Q: What is pericardial effusion?** **A:** Pericardial effusion is an abnormal buildup of fluid in the pericardial sac, the lining surrounding the heart. This fluid buildup...