fundoscopic

Fundoscopy fundoscopic examination physical exam The Examination of the ocular fundus to assess retinal manifestations of hypertension, DM, retinal detachment, melanoma, and sundry ilk

Anemia

a condition in which there is reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissues; it is not actually a disease but rather a symptom of any of numerous different disorders and other conditions. The World Health Organization has defined anemia as a hemoglobin concentration below 7.5 mmol/L (12 g/dL) in women and below 8.1 mmol/L (13 g/dL) in men.

Pleural Effusion

Pleural effusion occurs when too much fluid collects in the pleural space (the space between the two layers of the pleura). It is commonly known as "water on the lungs." It is characterized by shortness of breath, chest pain, gastric discomfort (dyspepsia), and cough.

Blood Transfusion

the administration of whole blood or a component, such as packed red cells, to replace blood lost through trauma, surgery, or disease.

the record produced by electrocardiography; a tracing representing the heart's electrical action derived by amplification of the minutely small electrical impulses normally generated by the heart.

Delirium is a state of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity

Dementia is a loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living, lasting more than six months, not present since birth, and not associated with a loss or alteration of consciousness.

Cardiology A disorder caused by myocardial hypoxia, which compromises the heart's ability to efficiently pump blood; IC may cause heart failure and is a complication of cardiac ischemia, especially affecting older ♂, a disparity that ↓ with advancing geezhood Risks factors Personal or family Hx of MI, angina, unstable angina, ASHD, or other CAD; HTN, smoking, DM, high fat diet, ↑ cholesterol, obesity, stress can all precipitate IC Management rGH improves hemodynamics, clinical function.

invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues, as in an infectious disease. The infectious process is similar to a circular chain with each link representing one of the factors involved in the process. An infectious disease occurs only if each link is present and in proper sequence. These links are (1) the causative agent, which must be of sufficient number and virulence to destroy normal tissue; (2) reservoirs in which the organism can thrive and reproduce; for example, body tissues and the wastes of humans, animals, and insects, and contaminated food and water; (3) a portal through which the pathogen can leave the host, such as the respiratory tract or intestinal tract; (4) a mode of transfer, such as the hands, air currents, vectors, fomites, or other means by which the pathogens can be moved from one place or person to another; and (5) a portal of entry through which the pathogens can enter the body of (6) a susceptible host. Open wounds and the respiratory, intestinal, and reproductive tracts are examples of portals of entry. The host must be susceptible to the disease, not having any immunity to it, or lacking adequate resistance to overcome the invasion by the pathogens.

DYSPNEA- Difficulty in breathing, often associated with lung or heart disease and resulting in shortness of breath. Also called air hunger.

lateral may refer to :

• Lateral cricoarytenoid muscle
• Lateral (anatomy), an anatomical direction
• Lateral canal, a canal built beside another stream
• Lateral consonant, an ℓ-like consonant in which air flows along the sides of the tongue
• Lateral hiring, recruiting that targets employees of another organization
• Lateral mark, a sea mark used in maritime pilotage to indicate the edge of a channel
• Lateral pass, a type of pass in American and Canadian football
• Lateral release, a surgical procedure on the side of a kneecap
• Lateral release (phonetics), the release of a plosive consonant into a lateral consonant
• Lateral stability of aircraft during flight
• Lateral support, a type of physical support to help prevent sideways movement
• Lateral thinking, the solution of problems through an indirect and creative approach

1. Having or formed of two sides; two-sided.

2. Affecting or undertaken by two sides equally; binding on both parties: a bilateral agreement; bilateral negotiations.

3. Relating to both the right and the left side of the body or of a body structure: bilateral mastectomy.

4. Having or marked by bilateral symmetry.

The region in mammals between the pleural sacs, containing the heart and all of the thoracic viscera except the lungs.

The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the blood and bone marrow.

The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the heart.

Pulmonologist

The branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the respiratory system.

a. The act or process of identifying or determining the nature and cause of a disease or injury through evaluation of patient history, examination, and review of laboratory data.

b. The opinion derived from such an evaluation.

An acute or chronic disease marked by inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by a bacterium, virus, or other infectious agent.

Inability of the heart to circulate blood adequately to the lungs and outer body tissues, resulting in weakness and shortness of breath.