2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification Small blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). Electrolytes – potassium, magnesium Thyroid parameters – TSH Highly sensitive cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) or troponin I (hs-cTnI) – to exclude … Ventricular Tachycardia: Lab Test
Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of paresthesias (paraesthesias). Family history What is the general health of your relatives? Are there any diseases in your family that are common? Are there any hereditary diseases in your family? Social history What is your profession? Are you exposed to harmful working … Malaesthesias (Paresthesias): Medical History
Subsequent statements are based on the current S3 guideline unless otherwise noted. Recurrence estimated to be locally confined In patients with PSA recurrence and favorable prognostic criteria, wait-and-see is an option. HIFU therapy (high-intensity focused ultrasound; High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound, HIFU) can be used for the therapy of histologically (fine tissue) confirmed isolated local recurrence (local … Prostate Cancer: Recurrent Therapy
Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. X-ray of the jaws with the teeth
The following is a description of radiotherapeutic procedures depending on the primary tumor or stage of the disease: In the presence of extrahepatic (“outside the liver”) manifestations or elevated bilirubin levels, therapy may be given with: Selective internal radiotherapy (SIRT, TACE)-irradiating the tumor from withinIn one study, selective internal radiotherapy (SIRT) was compared with transarterial … Liver Cancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma): Radiotherapy
Mandatory medical device diagnostics. Esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (EGD; endoscopy of esophagus, stomach, and duodenum) with biopsies (specimen collection) from all suspicious lesions; in Barrett’s esophagus, additional 4-quadrant biopsies [gold standard]Indications: New-onset dysphagia (dysphagia), gastrointestinal hemorrhage (gastrointestinal bleeding), weight loss, recurrent aspiration (entry of liquid or solid substances into the airway), recurrent vomiting, dyspepsia(irritable stomach), and/or inappetence (loss … Esophageal Cancer: Diagnostic Tests
The following are the major conditions or complications that may be contributed to by latent metabolic (metabolic-related) acidosis: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96). Growth impairment of premature infants Blood, hematopoietic organs – immune system (D50-D90). Loss of activity of NK cells (natural killer cell; natural killer cells). Inhibition of lymphocyte proliferation (infection … Latent Metabolic Acidosis: Complications
Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of endometritis (inflammation of the uterus/muscular layer of the uterus). Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints). Is the period regular? Pre-lubrication? Relubrication? Does bleeding occur between periods? When? Do they have lower abdominal pain (cramping, constant pain, strain-related, digestion-related?). Burning when urinating? … Uterine Inflammation (Endometritis): Medical History
The following symptoms and complaints may occur together with watery eyes (epiphora): Leading symptom Watering eyes Possible accompanying symptoms Conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva) Pain and redness in the inner corner of the eyelid in acute inflammation of the lacrimal sac (dacryocystitis). Warning signs (red flags) The following are clues to the presence of specific … Watery Eyes (Epiphora): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
Diagnosis of central sleep apnea syndrome is made on the basis of history, physical examination, and medical device diagnostics.
The following symptoms and complaints may indicate hyperopia (farsightedness): Pathognomonic (evidencing a disease). Near objects are seen blurred, while objects at a distance can be seen well Other symptoms Eye pain Headache Eye burning Conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva) Blurred vision Rapid fatigue of the eyes Inward squinting
The following are the major diseases or complications that may be contributed to by human herpes virus type 6B: Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Immunosuppression may lead to reactivation of the virus with severe infections such as pneumonia (pneumonia) or encephalitis (encephalitis); in organ transplantation, this may lead to rejection reactions
