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Hypertension Classification Normal Blood Pressure <120 mm Hg systolic and <80 mm Hg diastolic Pre-hypertension 120 mm Hg systolic or … Read More »
Pleural Effusion -Etiology, Pathogenesis and Types
Etiology and Pathogenesis a. Increased hydrostatic pressure in visceral pleura Congestive heart failure b. Decreased oncotic pressure Nephrotic syndrome c. … Read More »
Oliguria and Anuria
Oliguria Oliguria is the passage of less than 400 mL of urine in 24 hours while anuria is the failure … Read More »
Diagnosis of Edema
The diagnosis of edema includes history, physical examination and lab investigations to find out the cause and rule out other … Read More »
Edema -Types, Pathophysiology and Causes
Edema Presence of increased fluid in the interstitial space of the extracellular fluid compartment is known as edema. It is … Read More »
Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome may be defined as: “It is a combination of medical disorders, that when occurring together increases the risk … Read More »
Risk Factors, Treatment and Complications of Hyperlipidemias
Risk Factors 1. Age 2. Genetics 3. Unhealthy diet 4. Physical inactivity 5. Obesity 6. Diseases Chronic diseases of kidney, … Read More »
Investigations of Hyperlipidemias
The investigation of an individual with possible hyperlipidemia or one shown to be hyperlipidemic on a fasting sample on at … Read More »
Lipoproteins and Apolipoproteins
Major Lipoproteins and their Function Name of Lipoprotein Major lipid that is rich Main transport function Chylomicron Triglyceride Transports Triglyceride … Read More »
Classification of Hyperlipidemias
For the purposes of diagnosis and treatment the most convenient classification is that which is based on the type of … Read More »