Mandatory medical device diagnostics. Computed tomography of the skull (cranial CT, cranial CT or cCT); native (ie. without contrast medium), with bone window – for focus search (focal diagnosis); obligatory on admission day Note: In case of neurological deficit, decrease in vigilance or epileptic seizure, cranial computed tomography (cCT) is performed within 30 min after … Bacterial Meningitis: Diagnostic Tests
To prevent premenstrual syndrome (PMS), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Diet Micronutrient deficiency (vital substances) – see Prevention with micronutrients. Consumption of stimulants Coffee – excessive comsum Alcohol (> 20 g/day) Psycho-social situation Psychological factors – women with neurotic reactions are more prone to premenstrual syndrome.
Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of oral ulcer. Family history What is the general health of your family members? Are there any diseases in your family that are common? Social history What is your profession? Are you exposed to harmful working substances in your profession? Current medical history/systemic … Mouth Ulcer: Medical History
The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by myocardial infarction (heart attack): Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Diabetes mellitus type 2 Cardiovascular system (I00-I99) Acute cardiac death due to pump failure Angina pectoris (“chest tightness”; sudden pain in the region of the heart) – myocardial infarction patients … Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack): Complications
The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by AIDS: Respiratory system (J00-J99) Recurrent pneumonia (pneumonia; usually community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)); most common pathogens (in descending order): Pneumococcus, Pneumocystis jiroveci (formerly Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP); at 50%, the most common initial manifestation of AIDS disease), respiratory viruses, Haemophilus influenza, Staphylococcus … AIDS (HIV): Complications
Blood, blood-forming organs – immune system (D50-D90). Agranulocytosis – absence of granulocytes (immune defense cells). Iron deficiency anemia – anemia caused by a lack of iron. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Folic acid deficiency Vitamin B12 deficiency Skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99) Bullous erythema exsudativum multiforme (disc rose) – acute inflammation occurring in the … Mouth Ulcer: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (observation) [among other things, because of possible secondary disease: heart failure (cardiac insufficiency)] Skin and mucous membranes [cold sweat, pallor]. Neck vein congestion? Auscultation (listening) of the heart [to exclude … Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack): Examination
HIV/AIDS classification: CDC classification (CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Category Clinical stages Symptoms/diseases A Acute HIV infection Asymptomatic HIV infection Acute, symptomatic (primary) HIV infection/acute HIV syndrome (also in the history): mononucleosis-like clinical picture with short-term lymphadenopathy (swelling of the lymph nodes), fever and splenomegaly (spleen enlargement) Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy (LAS) > 3 … AIDS (HIV): Classification
Enzyme diagnostics can be used to detect cardiac muscle-specific isoenzymes in blood serum that are present in elevated concentrations after myocardial infarction. 1st-order laboratory parameters-obligatory laboratory tests. Myoglobin – early diagnosis or exclusion of myocardial necrosis (cell death of the heart muscle) in acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Troponin T (TnT) – high cardiospecificity with high … Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack): Test and Diagnosis
The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by pyrosis (heartburn): Respiratory system (J00-J99) Bronchial asthma (reflux asthma) Note: Successful reflux therapy for bronchial asthma may reduce the need for long-term therapeutic agents! Bronchial obstruction (narrowing (obstruction) of the bronchi). Chronic cough Chronic laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx) Chronic … Heartburn (Pyrosis): Complications
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight [unintentional weight loss], height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin, mucous membranes, pharynx (throat), and sclera (white part of the eye) [exanthema (rash), pharyngitis (pharyngitis), mucosal ulcerations (ulcers on the mucous membranes), hairy … AIDS (HIV): Examination
Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Disorders of the endocrine system (hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian), unspecified. Note!However, polymenorrhea may also occur physiologically as a norm variant.
