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Hypertension: Causes, Risk factors, Pathogenesis, Classification, Symptoms, Diagnostics, Treatment

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Hypertension: Causes, Risk factors, Pathogenesis, Classification, Symptoms, Diagnostics, Treatment Hypertension is a pathology of the cardiovascular apparatus that develops as a result of dysfunction of the higher centers of vascular regulation, neurohumoral and renal mechanisms and leading to arterial hypertension, functional and organic changes in the heart, central nervous system, and kidneys. Subjective manifestations of high blood pressure are headaches, tinnitus, palpitations, shortness of breath, pain in the heart, veils before the eyes, etc. Examination of hypertension includes monitoring of blood pressure, ECG, echocardiography, ultrasonography of the arteries of the kidneys and neck, urinalysis, and biochemical parameters blood. When the diagnosis is confirmed, the selection of drug therapy is made taking into account all risk factors.   General information about Hypertension The leading manifestation of hypertension is persistently high blood pressure, that is, blo...

ANEURYSM OF SPLENIC ARTERY - CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES, TREATMENT METHODS

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Today, an aneurysm of the splenic artery is one of the most common types of disease of this nature. More often, this pathology is found only in the expansion of the walls of the abdominal aorta. The disease is predominantly female, that is, in men, it is much less common. Moreover, older people are more susceptible to the development of such a disease, since it can be triggered by atherosclerosis. But, despite the above, it is important to mention that young girls are also susceptible to developing this ailment. At the same time, at a young age, the disease is provoked by increased pressure of the hepatic vein and spleen. That is, despite the fact that the disease belongs to the category of age-related pathologies, it can manifest itself at a young age and cannot be completely prevented. Of course, it is possible to reduce the likelihood of developing an ailment by adhering to the correct lifestyle, which consists of regular exercise, proper nutrition, giving up bad habits, and more. ...

Splenic Artery Aneurysm - Aneurysm Disease

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To understand what a splenic artery aneurysm is, you need to understand what the affected organ is. This is the thickest branch that extends from the celiac trunk. A large artery is located at the back of the upper edge of the pancreas, and it goes to the left side. the main function of the splenic blood vessel is to nourish organs such as the pancreas, stomach, and omentum.   Symptoms of the Aneurysm disease Interesting! To date, it is noted that aneurysms of large vessels rank first in terms of prevalence among diseases of the cardiovascular system. The defeat of the splenic region is diagnosed in every fifth person who consults a doctor. A splenic artery aneurysm is a pathological expansion of the cavity of a large vessel, accompanied by the appearance of a formation in the place where it should not be. There are frequent cases (80%) when the disease does not manifest itself in any way. However, there are clear symptoms that characterize the ...

Asthma - Causes, symptoms, Complications, Diagnostics, Treatment, Forecast and prevention

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Bronchial Asthma - Causes, Pathogenesis, Classification, symptoms, Complications, Diagnostics, Treatment, Forecast and prevention Bronchial asthma  is a chronic non-infectious disease of the respiratory tract of an inflammatory nature. An attack of bronchial asthma often develops after precursors and is characterized by a short, sharp breath and a noisy prolonged exhalation. It is usually accompanied by a cough with viscous phlegm and loud wheezing sounds. Diagnostic methods include the assessment of spirometry data, peak flowmetry, allergy tests, clinical and immunological blood tests. In treatment, aerosol beta-adrenergic agonists, m-anticholinergics, ASIT are used; in severe forms of the disease, glucocorticosteroids are used.   General information Over the past two decades, the incidence of bronchial asthma (BA) has increased, and today there are about 300 million asthmatics in the world. This is one of the most common chronic diseases to whic...

Clinical diagnostic criteria on lung syndromes

  Dyspnea Cough Sputum Systemic symptoms Inspection Palpation Percussion Auscultation Bronchial asthma difficult breathing dry, non-productive cough and viscous mucus Thicker white mucus due to release of maximum WBC. - shortness of breath - cough (worse at night) - wheezing (high-pitched whistling sound) - typically with exhalation - wheezing or whistling (Which mean inflammation) - nose and throat for swelling and drainage that could be caused by allergies. - Expiratory Dyspnea - Cyanosis - Changes in form of intercostals, supraclavicular, subcostals and Sternal Retraction - Barrel Chest & Elevated chest - decrease in symmetrically chest wall expansion. - decrease in vocal fermitis   - Resonance (Hyper or Normal) - Acute Emphysema - Checking the sounds of the lungs - course crackle, grunting wheezes - Normal or Reduce Breath sound ...