Diseases Archive Page 17 of 24 Armando Hasudungan

Acute Compartment Syndrome

Armando Faigl May 18, 2016 No Comments

Overview The muscle groups of the human limbs are divided into section or compartments. Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) occurs when increased pressure within a compartment compromises circulation and function of tissues…

Acute Diabetes Complication (DKA, HHS, Hypoglycaemia)

Armando Faigl May 17, 2016 No Comments

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Overview Diabetic Ketoacidosis may be the presenting feature in a patient not previously recognised as having diabetes. In a patient with known diabetes, it may be precipitated by omitting insulin…

Breast Cancer

Armando Faigl May 16, 2016 No Comments

“A 35 Year old women presents with a 1cm hard lump in the upper quadrant of her right breast. She first noticed this when she was in the shower three…

Hydrocephalus

Armando Faigl May 9, 2016 No Comments

Overview Hydrocephalus is excessive accumulation of CSF in the cerebral ventricles. In children, look for increasing head circumference, increased intracranial pressure, a bulging fontanelle, scalp vein engorgement, and paralysis of…

Atrial Fibrillation

Armando Faigl May 7, 2016 No Comments

Overview Atrial fibrillation, AF is a chaotic, irregular atrial rhythm at 300-600bpm; the AV node responds intermittently, hence an irregular ventricular rate. AF is the most common sustained dysrhythmia; characterised…

Stroke (Ischaemic and Haemorrhagic)

Armando Faigl May 2, 2016 No Comments

Overview Third most common cause of death worldwide and most common cause of neurological disability. It is subdivided into ischaemic stroke (caused by vascular occlusion or stenosis) and haemorrhagic stroke (caused by…

Fistula-In-Ano

Armando Faigl May 1, 2016 No Comments

Overview Fistula-In-Ano, also referred to as “Anorectal fistula”, is an abnormal tunnel between the anal canal (hollow viscus) and the surface of the body. Over 90% are attributed to…

Arrythmias

Armando Faigl April 29, 2016 No Comments

Overview An arrythmia refers to any disturbance in cardiac electrical activity that is not normal sinus rhythm with normal atrioventricular conduction. This may include changes in rate, rhythm or site…

Pre-operative Care

Armando Faigl April 29, 2016 No Comments

Overview Definition Perioperative Management refers to the period of time extending from the day prior to surgical intervention to several days after said intervention. It consists of the preoperative, intraoperative…

Acute Coronary Syndrome

Armando Faigl April 28, 2016 No Comments

Overview Coronary artery obstruction or rupture can result in a variety of ischaemic condition which fall under the term of acute coronary syndrome. This does not include stable angina. Ischaemic…

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