Serum Amyloid- Associated Protein AA protein is composed of protein which is derived from larger precursor protein in the serum called SAA (serum amyloid- associated protein) with molecular weight of 8.5-kD . AA Amyloidosis- It is a disease characterized by the...
Asthma : Sign & symptom, Pathological changes, Management
Asthma Bronchial asthma is charaterised by hyperresponsiveness of tracheobronchial smooth muscle to a variety of stimuli, resulting in narrowing of air tube, often accompanied by increased secretion , muscle edema and muscle plugging. Signs and symptoms; • Asthma is...
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring • Use of drug measurements in body fluids as an aid to management of patients receiving drug therapy for the cure, alleviation or prevention of disease, whilst minimising the risk of toxicity • TDM is never sole basis for individualisation...
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Aneurysm What is it? It is a blood-filled bulge in the wall of a blood vessel. It may involve the aortic arch, thoracic aorta, abdominal aorta, or a combination. It is most commonly caused by atherosclerosis (plaque build-up). The plaque deposits beneath the...
Aortic Aneurysm : Definition, Types, Signs/Symptoms, Diagnosis
Aortic Aneurysm What is it? It is a blood-filled bulge in the wall of a blood vessel. It may involve the aortic arch, thoracic aorta, abdominal aorta, or a combination. It is most commonly caused by atherosclerosis (plaque build-up). The plaque deposits beneath the...
Intestinal Obstruction : Causes, Mechanisms, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Investigation
INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION Intestinal obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of the bowel that results in the failure of the intestinal contents to pass through. This interferes with the propulsion of contents in the intestines. Causes 1) Dynamic – peristalsis is...
Infectious Disease : Mechanism, Microbes, Transmission Modes
Infectious Disease Infection: invasion of body and multiplication of harmful micro-organisms - Ex. flus, colds, ebola, food poisoning - Many (but not all) infectious diseases are communicable, passes from person to person - Incidence, number of new cases...
Care Plan for Coronary Artery Disease
Nursing Diagnosis (ND): Acute Chest Pain Related to (R/T): Coronary Artery Occlusion As Evidenced By (AEB): Myocardial Infarction Desired Patient Outcomes(Goals) Make sure the goals are measurable, realistic, specific, attainable, and have a time frame stated....
Disorder (Part – 2)
DISORDERS Some Disorders of the Blood Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) Widespread clotting within unbroken vessels, limited to one organ or occurring throughout the body. Usually triggered by septicemia but also occurs when blood circulation slows...
DISORDERS (Part 1)
DISORDERS Some Disorders of Human Development Anencephaly Lack of a forebrain due to failure of the cranial roof to form, leaving the forebrain exposed. The exposed tissue dies, and the fetus is born (or stillborn) with only a brainstem. Live-born anencephalic infants...