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What is Patent Ductus Arteriosus Closure: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...narrows significantly during the first 24 hours of life and continues to do so until it closes completely within three weeks after birth. Its failure to close can cause several...

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February 3, 2022
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What is Kidney Transplant: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

...suffer from acute or chronic kidney failure. Usually, an acute failure happens when the kidneys suffer from trauma due to an accident, and the organs stop functioning correctly. Fortunately, acute...

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February 3, 2022
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What is Liver Cirrhosis?

Liver cirrhosis, تليف الكبد, La cirrhose du foie

...The last resort in cases of total liver failure is liver transplantation. Prevention Reducing alcohol intake can help to prevent many cases of liver cirrhosis. Preventing hepatitis B or C...

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December 4, 2021
Diseases Conditions

What is Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis?

Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis, la glomérulonéphrite post-streptococcique, التهاب كبيبات الكلى

...condition can lead to long-term kidney damage, such as kidney failure. This is far more common in adults than in children.[1][4] Symptoms The severity of symptoms varies from person to...

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November 29, 2021
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What Is a Cardiologist?

...Focuses on electrical issues of the heart, such as arrhythmias and⁣ sudden cardiac‍ arrest. * Heart⁤ Failure: Specializes in ‌the management and treatment of heart failure. * Vascular Medicine: Diagnoses...

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June 26, 2021
cardiology

What Is a Cardiac Surgeon?

...emergency surgery. Surgery for an aortic aneurysm that has not yet ruptured is still urgent but can be scheduled for the near future. Heart Failure Heart failure, also known as...

What is Pulmonary Valvuloplasty: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...cause infection and arrhythmia. It can also increase patients’ risk of heart failure. However, with the right treatment, patients who suffer from pulmonary valve stenosis can live normal lives even...

What is Repair of Arteriovenous Fistula: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...the heart would exert more effort to compensate by pumping harder. Eventually, this can weaken the heart’s muscles and its walls leading to heart failure heart failure. Bleeding – The...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

AEF

**AEF (Acute Exacerbation of Heart Failure): An Overview** **Description:** Acute Exacerbation of Heart Failure (AEF) refers to a sudden worsening of heart failure symptoms. This medical condition is characterized by...

September 28, 2024

What is Alcohol Intoxication?

...hypothermia Potential coma – usually BAC greater than 0.4 percent – loss of consciousness – lack of defensive reflexes – respiratory failure. In many cases, other substances, such as drugs...

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December 21, 2021
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